Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers
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Miami's offense — based on cuts and spacing with almost no picks — is working, and their defense is even better.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Marcus Smart showed anew why he remains one of the most dependable defenders in the NBA.
Bam Adebayo and Erik Spoelstra voiced strong support for Terry Rozier after his arrest, highlighting loyalty and resilience as the Miami Heat adjusted to his absence.
The heat has come down this week on Terry Rozier, but his Miami teammates are standing behind the veteran guard following his arrest Thursday in the FBI’s sweeping gambling investigation.
With some players on the Heat giving them tremendous boosts, such as Jaime Jaquez Jr., one player who had an impactful game was second-round pick from 2024 in Pelle Larsson. In fact, his number would be called by Spoelstra to start the contest against the Hornets alongside Davion Mitchell, Andrew Wiggins, Bam Adebayo, and Kel'el Ware.
The Miami Heat have been linked to a potential blockbuster move that could reshape their frontcourt and boost their playoff hopes.
The Miami Heat are no prize defensively, and Banchero played even better at home last season, averaging 26.1 PPG. When it comes to facing the Heat, Banchero averaged 25.0 points per contest in ‘24-25 as well.
Here is what Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra loved from his team after an early statement win over the Knicks.
Miami point guard Terry Rozier's 2025-26 NBA season has gone from bad to worse — a rough fate for a man who's been indicted in a federal investigation.
Does Heat have legal grounds to sue the Charlotte Hornets? Exploring that and other legal issues involving how the Heat was affected by Rozier’s arrest.