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The Los Angeles Lakers (41-25) take on the Miami Heat (38-29) at Kaseya Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM EST. Los Angeles Lakers average 116.3 points per game while Miami Heat put up 120.5 per contest. On the injury report for this matchup — Los Angeles Lakers: Marcus Smart (Day-To-Day), Jaxson Hayes (Day-To-Day), Lebron James (Out), Maxi Kleber (Out); Miami Heat: Kel'el Ware (Day-To-Day), Nikola Jovic (Out), Dru Smith (Day-To-Day), Norman Powell (Out), Andrew Wiggins (Out), Tyler Herro (Day-To-Day), Terry Rozier (Out). Follow this NBA game live on SportBusy for real-time scores, odds updates, and full box score coverage.
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Rosters & Player Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | GP | GS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22.8 | 9.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.9 | 16 | 1 | |
Smart is out for Thursday's game against the Bulls with a bruised right hip, per Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com. | 28.4 | 9.4 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 1.3 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 55 | 48 |
| 25.5 | 8.8 | 3.9 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 66 | 33 | |
Hayes (back) is listed as probable for Saturday's game against Denver. | 17.7 | 7.0 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 54 | 8 |
| 12.7 | 5.8 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 25 | 1 | |
| 19.3 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 29 | 7 | |
| 17.8 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 55 | 3 | |
| 10.6 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 48 | 1 | |
| 35.5 | 32.9 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 54 | 54 | |
| 8.5 | 3.4 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 21 | 0 | |
| 8.2 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 11 | 1 | |
| 33.7 | 23.9 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 40 | 34 | |
James (hip/foot) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Bulls, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports. | 33.1 | 21.4 | 5.7 | 7.0 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 3.1 | 45 | 45 |
Kleber is expected to miss additional time while recovering from a lumbar injury, Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com reports. | 10.9 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 35 | 1 |
| 7.0 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 32 | 1 | |
| 27.5 | 12.6 | 8.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.9 | 1.2 | 57 | 57 | |
| 29.3 | 11.6 | 3.3 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 54 | 35 | |
| 5.5 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 19 | 0 | |
| 4.2 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 6 | 0 | |
| 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 |
Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat FAQ
What time does Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat start?
The Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat game is scheduled for 8:00 PM EST at Kaseya Center.
Where is Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat being played?
This game is being played at Kaseya Center.
How can I watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat live?
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What are the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat records?
Los Angeles Lakers: 41-25. Miami Heat: 38-29. See the full team comparison above.
Who is injured for Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat?
Los Angeles Lakers: Marcus Smart (Day-To-Day), Jaxson Hayes (Day-To-Day), Lebron James (Out), Maxi Kleber (Out). Miami Heat: Kel'el Ware (Day-To-Day), Nikola Jovic (Out), Dru Smith (Day-To-Day), Norman Powell (Out), Andrew Wiggins (Out), Tyler Herro (Day-To-Day), Terry Rozier (Out). See the Rosters & Player Stats section above for full details, or check the NBA injury report for status updates.
What is the injury report for Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat?
The injury report for this game: Los Angeles Lakers has 4 players on the report — Marcus Smart (Day-To-Day), Jaxson Hayes (Day-To-Day), Lebron James (Out), Maxi Kleber (Out). Miami Heat has 7 players on the report — Kel'el Ware (Day-To-Day), Nikola Jovic (Out), Dru Smith (Day-To-Day), Norman Powell (Out), Andrew Wiggins (Out), Tyler Herro (Day-To-Day), Terry Rozier (Out). Injury status is updated daily. View the full NBA injury report for return dates and details.