The Los Angeles Lakers (13-20) will be trying to snap their four-game losing streak when they face the Miami Heat (17-17) on Wednesday night. The Lakers are coming off a 124-115 loss to Dallas as 7.5-point underdogs. The Heat are coming off a 113-110 win over Minnesota as one-point favorites.
Los Angeles and Miami split their last 10 meetings.
**This preview was written before Tuesday’s game was played**
The Lakers have struggled over the past week, losing five of their last seven games. They will try to put an end to their losing streak with a win over the Heat, which will give them their third win in their last eight games.
Los Angeles is averaging 115.7 points per game. They scored 115 points in their last game, making 48.8 percent of their field goals and 32.1 percent of their three-pointers.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 38 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Russell Westbrook finished with 17 points, five rebounds, and four assists, while Austin Reaves added 16 points and two rebounds.
Los Angeles has struggled defensively, giving up 118 points per game. They gave up 124 points in their last game and will have to do a better job if they want to win this game.
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