Lakers win with dominant defense and paint scoring over Miami, 117-108 taken at Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Lakers)

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Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) reacts with guard Austin Reaves (15) after scoring a basket and drawing the foul against the Miami Heat during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

LOS ANGELES –– Rui Hachimura scored 23 points and Anthony Davis scored 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Los Angeles Lakers (21-17) to a 117-108 victory over the Miami Heat Wednesday night before 17,005 at crypto.com Arena.

Six players, including all five starters, scored double figures for Los Angeles. 

The Lakers won their first game after having two games postponed as fires were ablaze in the city.

Miami carried a 66-54 lead into the half. 

Los Angeles forced 23 points off 20 turnovers and dominated points in the paint 60-36.

Tyler Herro scorched from beyond the arc, shooting 7 of 12, en route to a 34-point performance. Herro scored 22 points on 7 of 8, including all five three-pointers, in the first half.

LeBron James scored 22 points and nine assists. Austin Reaves scored 14 points and 14 assists. 

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