This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/heat/onsi as Another Jaime Jaquez Jr game? Keys to beating Luka Doncic's Lakers. The Miami Heat continue their road trip on Sunday night against the 4-2 Los Angeles Lakers, after dropping to 3-2 themselves following a loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Thursday night.

The Lakers will miss Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves & LeBron James vs. the surging Trail Blazers, who are 4-1 since Chauncey Billups’ arrest.

Austin Reaves hit a game-winner to lead the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers to another win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Opening night of the 2025-26 NBA season is here. The Rockets and Thunder will tip off first, followed by the Warriors and Lakers. I’ve dissected totals, spreads and player props for each game, coming up with the best three picks for each.

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Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a dominant victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves to earn their first win.