Los Angeles Lakers @ Miami Heat
Matchups
Game Information
Miami, FL

Referee:Scott Foster
Referee:Leon Wood
Referee:Brian Forte

2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 39 | 25 | .609 | - | W2 |
| Phoenix | 37 | 27 | .578 | 2 | W2 |
| LA Clippers | 32 | 32 | .500 | 7 | W2 |
| Golden State | 32 | 32 | .500 | 7 | L2 |
| Sacramento | 15 | 50 | .231 | 24.5 | W1 |
Eastern Conference
| Southeast | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | 35 | 28 | .556 | - | W4 |
| Miami | 36 | 29 | .554 | - | W5 |
| Atlanta | 33 | 31 | .516 | 2.5 | W6 |
| Charlotte | 32 | 33 | .492 | 4 | L2 |
| Washington | 16 | 47 | .254 | 19 | L8 |
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