The Miami Heat used solid defense and balanced scoring to extinguish the Lakers' flame in a 110-96 road win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. The win ended a two-game losing streak for the Heat and added to the Lakers' playoff woes.

Tyler Herro led the Heat with 21 points, while rookie Jaime Jacquez Jr. impressed in his hometown with 16 points and eight assists. Nikola Jovic and Bam Adebayo each scored 15 points to give the Miami Heat eight players in double figures. Kevin Love contributed a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds.

Despite missing starters like Jimmy Butler, Haywood Highsmith and Caleb Martin, the Heat showed resilience and determination. Josh Richardson returned from a back injury and provided a spark for the Heat, contributing 10 points in the game.

The Lakers, on the other hand, continued their post-championship slump and suffered their third straight loss. Anthony Davis had a heroic performance with 29 points and 17 rebounds, while Austin Reeves scored 24 points. However, LeBron James scored just 12 points on 6-of-18 shooting and the Lakers' 22 rebounds cost him dearly.

Miami's tight defense set the tone for the game. They limited the Lakers to a season-low 18 points in the first quarter and built a 53-45 lead at halftime despite their own poor shooting.

The Heat maintained their lead throughout the second half, holding off a Lakers rally. Key layups by Adebayo and Robinson in the final minutes sealed the win for the Miami Heat, and Herro added a three-pointer in the game's final moments.

The Lakers' woes continue due to injuries to Satoru Hachimura and D'Angelo Russell, which further weakened their already depleted roster. Since winning the NBA in-season championship in December, the Los Angeles Lakers have struggled, going just 3-9 over the next few weeks.

This win reminds us that even without a full roster, the Heat are still a force to be reckoned with. Their balanced scoring ability, defensive intensity, and tenacity are too much for the struggling Lakers to handle. As for Los Angeles, they will have to find a way to overcome their recent slump and regain their championship form if they want to compete for a title in the Western Conference.