In the NBA, coming close is never enough. The Miami Heat suffered the same frustrating fate against the Lakers tonight. They didn’t lead once throughout the game, but remained at a distance to strike.

Austin Reaves made a surprising postgame claim after the Los Angeles Lakers’ latest win involving a highlight with Bronny James.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves tossed an alley oop lob to Bronny James, something Reaves has done many times before with James' father, LeBron.

The Lakers remain without LeBron James (right-side sciatica), while Deandre Ayton’s status is worth monitoring after exiting Friday’s game with back spasms. He didn’t return for the second half, as head coach JJ Redick opted to hold him out for precautionary reasons.

The Los Angeles Lakers have supplied an update on starting center Deandre Ayton prior to the club's Miami clash. Per the league's latest injury report, the Lake