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Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Recap - Lakers Win 95-80

The Heat were burned for 26 points by Anthony Davis on Friday as the Lakers picked up a 95-80 win at Staples Center.

Los Angeles was the ATS victor, as they covered the -8.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 218.5 were rewarded at the payout window.

LeBron James had 25 points for Los Angeles and JaVale McGee chipped in with 9 points. Anthony Davis had 7 assists for the Lakers, while JaVale McGee was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.

Miami got 22 points from Jimmy Butler in a losing cause and another 19 points from Goran Dragic. Goran Dragic contributed 7 assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo had 9 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Los Angeles were victorious, as the score was 48-46 at the break.

Los Angeles had a 48-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.

Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Toronto looking for another win. For Miami, they head home to face Detroit.