The Miami Heat arrived in Crypto.com Arena hoping to improve their 3-2 record. Meanwhile the Lakers are down Deandre Ayton along with the four other players.

With six players in double figures and a torrent of ball movement, they unveiled a new identity.. Their 130-120 win is a declaration of a team discovering its true, collective power.

The LA Lakers hosted the Miami Heat at the Crypto.com Arena on Sunday as part of the NBA's eight-game slate. The Lakers entered the game on a two-game winning streak, while the Heat are in the middle of an early four-game Western road trip.

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The Los Angeles Lakers returned home from a quick and successful two-game road trip to face a revitalized Miami Heat team on Sunday. The Heat came in ranked first in pace and second in fast-break points per game, and they looked capable of giving the Lakers a handful to deal with.

For the first time this season, the Lakers did not get a 40-point performance. Instead, it was a balanced attack from Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves and Jake LaRavia as the Lakers picked up their fifth win of the season, knocking off the Heat, 130-120.

Bronny James played 18 minutes against the Heat, contributing two points and two assists while shooting 1-for-4 from the field.

Riding a wave of good vibes even amid a debilitating sciatica injury to 21-time All-NBA power forward LeBron James, the 4-2 Los Angeles Lakers will host the 3-2