The Heat defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 101-84, to improve to 5-3 on the season. The win also gives the Heat their second in a row and third in four games.
The Heat were led by Chris Bosh, who scored a game-high 30 points, while grabbing 11 rebounds to complete his double double. Hassan Whiteside added 19 points, a game-high 15 rebounds, and three blocks. Loul Deng finished with 14 points, four rebounds, four assists, and three steals.
The Lakers got a team-high 17 points from Nick Young off the bench. Metta World Peace and Lou Williams each scored 14 points for Los Angeles.