Subsequent man up: Lakers outlast Warmth sans LeBron James, Anthony Davis

Even within the absence of LeBron James and Anthony Davis, the Los Angeles Lakers got here out powerful and capably prepared for a dogfight.

Overcoming the painful dents of their famous person tandem, the Lakers channeled a balanced assault into slamming a shocker in entrance of the Miami Warmth, 112-109, this Wednesday evening.

Darvin Ham referred to as for a step-up in his supporting unit in pregame, and the rookie mentor can solely be delighted that his name was adopted.

“We had a number of huge performs from a number of gamers,” Ham stated, via Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Occasions. “… Everybody simply banded collectively. That’s what we’ve got to be about.”

Impressed by the presence of his child boy from the spectator’s space, Dennis Schroder outbattled ankle ache late within the fourth and poured in 32 factors and 4 boards. 

Russell Westbrook, on his half, certainly let his presence be felt for L.A., dropping a close to triple-double with 21 factors, 9 assists, and eight boards. Large man Thomas Bryant was additionally sensible within the paint, pulling off a 21-9 efficiency.

The Lakers acquired fortunate with Tyler Herro catching chilly fingers, however Jimmy Butler and Bam Adebayo got here in to work as they’d a mixed 57 factors and 17 boards on the shedding effort.

By far the most effective win of the Lakers this season. Regardless of a chilly taking pictures from the three-point line, they accomplished their fourth win out of the final 5 video games.

The Lakers will proceed their homestand on Friday towards the Atlanta Hawks.