The Los Angeles Lakers narrowly avoided a fourth consecutive loss by defeating the Miami Heat 117-108 on Wednesday night. After trailing by 12 points at halftime, head coach JJ Redick emphasized the need for better team defense and effort during the second half. His message resonated, as the Lakers outscored the Heat 63-42 in the final two quarters.

Rui Hachimura led the team with 23 points, while both Anthony Davis and LeBron James contributed 22 points each. Redick highlighted the importance of leadership, calling for accountability and effort on both ends of the court. The victory marks a crucial turnaround for the Lakers as they look to build momentum moving forward.