The Los Angeles Lakers finally won a game when they did not need to be overly reliant on their stars to put on a backpack and carry the team. The decisive 130-120 win over the Miami Heat on Sunday should be a very encouraging result for the Lakers, and a troubling one for the rest of the NBA.
Make no mistake about it, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves both delivered strong outings. Doncic had a triple-double with 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, to go with his three steals. Reaves supported him well as a second option, adding 26 points, four rebounds, and 11 assists of his own.