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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 130-120 on Sunday, led by Luka Doncic’s triple-double (29 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists) and fifth-year guard Austin Reaves, who recorded 26 points and 11 assists. The Lakers were up by 14 points at halftime and led the entire game, playing behind Doncic and Reaves, along with supporting help from forward Jake LaRavia (25 points off the bench) and center Jaxson Hayes (season-high 15 points). Third-year forward Jamie Jaquez Jr. led the way for the Heat with 31 points, while veteran center Bam Adebayo and guard Pelle Larsson each added 17 points. It turned into a competitive game down the stretch, but the play that arguably stole the show came when Reaves tossed a lob to Bronny James late in the first quarter for his lone score of the night. After the game, Reaves told reporters, “I’ve got to be the first person in NBA history to throw a father a lob and a son a lob,” referencing his past connections with LeBron James. "I've gotta be the first person in NBA history to throw a father a lob and a son a lob." 🤣After last night, Austin Reaves has connected on alley-oops with both LeBron and Bronny!(via: mcten/X) pic.twitter.com/LHarx7UCOn— NBA (@NBA) November 3, 2025 Read More: Steph Curry Sends Clear Message to Warriors After Pacers Collapse Reaves has exploded as the Lakers’ primary playmaker and shot-creator early in the NBA season, averaging 31.1 points, 9.3 assists, and 1.4 steals per game (all of which lead the team), along with 5.1 rebounds in 37.9 minutes per contest. This includes a career-high 51 points (with 11 rebounds, nine assists) against the Sacramento Kings on Oct. 26, followed by a 41-point outburst against the Portland Trail Blazers one night later. The Lakers now sit at the top of the Pacific division standings with a 5-2 record (No. 3 in the Western Conference), thanks largely to Reaves and Doncic as LeBron remains sidelined with sciatica (the team is eyeing a mid-November return date). Bronny James #9 of the Los Angeles Lakers during play against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Read More: Ja Morant Trade Rumors Heat Up After Comments Following Lakers Loss Bronny, meanwhile, is now in his second season with the Lakers after being selected No. 55 overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, and has seen limited minutes thus far. Still carving out an NBA role, Bronny has averaged 0.5 points, 1.3 assists, and 1.0 steals in 11.5 minutes per game this season after appearing in just 27 regular-season contests last year. However, his 18 minutes against the Heat were the second-highest total of the season so far and could be a sign of things to come. Bronny’s next chance to build on this performance will come on Monday night as the Lakers travel to Moda Center to face the Trail Blazers, before returning back home on Wednesday to play the San Antonio Spurs at Crypto.com Arena.
