Tyler Herro's explosive performance in the third quarter, along with an impressive team effort, led the Miami Heat to a historic victory over the struggling Los Angeles Lakers. The Heat set a franchise record for assists and tied another record for 3-pointers. Meanwhile, LeBron James made history by surpassing Kyle Korver for the 7th spot on the all-time 3-pointer list. The Lakers continue to struggle with their sixth loss in eight games. Get the latest sports news out of Los Angeles and catch up on the teams like the Dodgers, Lakers, Angels, Kings, Galaxy, LAFC, USC, UCLA, and more.
Miami Heat Crush Los Angeles Lakers, LeBron James Makes History
In a thrilling NBA matchup, the Miami Heat emerged victorious over the struggling Los Angeles Lakers, setting two franchise records and witnessing LeBron James achieve a notable milestone.
Herro's Explosiveness Drives Heat Victory
Tyler Herro exploded in the third quarter, scoring 20 points and leading the Heat's charge. His shooting prowess and aggressive playmaking proved unstoppable, propelling Miami to a 33-20 advantage in the decisive period.
Team Effort Propels Heat
While Herro led the scoring, the Heat's success was a team effort. Jimmy Butler added 22 points and 8 assists, while Kyle Lowery contributed 16 points and 10 assists. Miami set a franchise record with 38 assists and tied another with 18 three-pointers.
Lakers Continue to Struggle
The Lakers, on the other hand, continue to face challenges. After a promising start to the season, they have now lost six of their last eight games. Anthony Davis returned from injury but was limited to just 12 points on 3-of-14 shooting. LeBron James led the Lakers with 27 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Heat's offensive onslaught.
James Surpasses Korver in 3-Pointers
Despite the Lakers' struggles, James made history by surpassing Kyle Korver for seventh place on the all-time 3-pointer list. The "King" now has 2,455 career three-pointers, moving ahead of Korver's 2,450.
Historical Context
The Heat's victory marked the first time they had ever recorded 38 assists in a game. It also tied their franchise record for 3-pointers, which they set earlier this season against the Los Angeles Clippers.
James' achievement further cements his status as one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. He is now just one spot behind Steph Curry, who holds the all-time record with 3,117 three-pointers.
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