Lakers, Heat and Tyler Herro
Los Angeles Lakers coach JJ Redick likes what he sees from Miami Heat point guard Tyler Herro. In fact, Redick acknowledged teams need to gameplan around Herro the way they do for an NBA great. “You gotta treat this guy like Steph Curry,
Trailing by 14 points against a Miami team that beat them by 41 points a month ago, the Lakers clawed their way back in the second half to snap a three-game losing streak, beating the Heat 117-108 at Crypto.
Just eight months after Miami Heat president Pat Riley labeled Heat guard Tyler Herro as “fragile,” Herro has become the team’s most durable player so far this season.
The Lakers ended a three-game losing streak by overcoming a double-digit deficit to defeat the Heat behind some inspired play in the second half.
Anthony Davis scored 22 points with 11 rebounds, LeBron James added 22 points with nine assists and the Los Angeles Lakers ended a three-game losing streak by rallying for a 117-108 victory Wednesday over the visiting Miami Heat.
After a bad first half on defense, coach JJ Redick challenged the Lakers, who rallied to beat Miami and end a three-game losing streak.
Five takeaways from the Miami Heat’s 117-108 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers (21-17) on Wednesday night at Crypto.com Arena to close its six-game trip. The Heat (20-19) now returns to Miami to begin a three-game homestand on Friday against the Denver Nuggets:
Unfortunately for L.A., it will be without forward Dorian Finney-Smith, one of its best and most versatile defenders, who is out for personal reasons. However, he is out for a good reason, as he and his partner are welcoming a baby boy to their family.
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Edwards had 36 points, a season-high 13 rebounds and seven assists, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 116-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
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The road from now until the All-Star break in four weeks is treacherous. The Blazers conclude their home stand with Houston (27-13) on Saturday night, followed by a Sunday game against the Chicago Bulls (18-23).