On January 24, Beijing time, the Heat defeated the Lakers 113-107 at home, repaying the revenge of losing to the opponent in overtime in the last meeting. James had 33 points, 11 rebounds and Butler had 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, making it Butler's third triple-double of the season and his 14th career triple-double. The Heat led by up to 26 points, and although the Lakers narrowed the point difference to single digits in the fourth quarter, the Heat withstood the pressure and eventually beat the opponent. In this game, the two sides were full of gunpowder, Westbrook and Dedmund all received first-degree malicious fouls, and Anthony, Vincent and Westbrook also received technical fouls.
Statistics
Lakers: James 33 points and 11 rebounds, Westbrook 24 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, Bradley 15 points, Anthony 11 points
Heat: Butler 20 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, Dunroe 25 points, Adebayo 14 points and 8 rebounds, Vincent 11 points and 6 assists, Martin 15 points, Tucker 8 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists
Stars of the field: Butler + Dunroe
The Heat were able to avenge the Lakers at home, and Butler and Dunroe were important contributors. Butler contributed a triple-double stat, and Dunroe hit multiple three-pointers to help the Heat beat their opponents.
Game tidbits
Willsott pulls Dedmund and is promoted to a level one malicious foul!
When Dedmund defended Anthony, his entire body pressed against him and he also received a first-degree malicious foul!
The Heat and the Lakers are in a gunpowder fight, Anthony and Vincent have a verbal altercation, and the two each receive a technical foul!
Highlight moments
Adebayor Air Receiver Buckle!
Wei Shao played 2+1 and also used the ball on his head!
Adebayo breaks through James, one-handed split!
James brilliantly passes Munch inside to score!
Before the end of the first quarter, Strus pressed a three-point shot!
James Quick Attack Dunk!
James played 2+1 to show muscle!
Butler steals dunks!
Westbrook threw the ball and James took the back button!
The Lakers' inside defense has a loophole, and Adebayor dunks with both hands!
In the final quarter, James' layup was blocked by Adebayor!
Game review
In the first quarter, Adebayo received a dunk in the air, Bradley threw a score, and Westbrook scored on the board. Vincent and Dunro hit three consecutive points, Butler scored from the middle, Adebayo scored on a layup, and the Heat stopped the Lakers 10-0. James hit a three-pointer, Butler stole a dunk, Dunroe hit another three-pointer, Westbrook hit 2+1 and got a first-class culprit, and Dedmund scored five points in a row. Dunroe and Tucker hit three-pointers, and the Heat stretched the gap to 18 points. Munch hit a three-pointer, Anthony scored from the middle, James made a 2+1 layup and the Lakers went on an 8-0 run. Adebayo scored with a dunk, Strus pressed a three-point shot, and the first quarter ended, and the Heat led the Lakers 39-25.
In the second quarter, Adebayo received a dunk in the air, James scored on a layup, Martin hit a three-pointer, Horton Tucker hit two free throws, Guy hit a three-pointer, Vincent scored four straight points, and Dymont hit a layup. Dedmond also received a first-class foul, with Anthony making two free throws and Johnson hitting three-pointers. Martin and Anthony hit each other's three-pointers, Dunro hit a three-pointer, Strus scored five straight points, and the Heat already led by 24 points. Westbrook scored on a layup, Munch threw a shot and James scored eight straight points. Anthony and Vincent got into a verbal altercation, and the two each took a chance. The Lakers played a wave of 12-3, and at the end of the half, the Heat led the Lakers 69-52. In the first half, James had 18 points and five rebounds, Westbrook had 11 points, four rebounds and five assists, Butler had 6 points, seven rebounds and 10 assists, and Duncan Robinson had 16 points.
Easy side to fight again, James received a dunk in the air, Adebayo, Westbrook scored in the middle, butler scored 8 points in a row. Westbrook received a technical foul, Bradley hit a three-pointer, Westbrook hit a mid-range shot, and Bradley hit another three-pointer. Adebayo and Butler scored consecutive free throws, James hit a hit, Martin scored a dunk, Butler hit a layup, and the Heat still led by 21 points. The Heat defended for three seconds, Anthony scored from a free throw, Ellington hit a three-pointer and Adebayo scored with a dunk. At the end of the third quarter, the Heat led the Lakers 89-70.
In the final quarter, Dunroe and Martin scored consecutive layups, James scored on layups, and Tucker hit inside. Bradley and Dunroe scored three points each other. James went to the basket and scored again, Horton Tucker hit a three-point shot, Westbrook hit 2+1, Bradley, Anthony hit consecutive three-point shots, Westbrook scored 4 consecutive points, and the Lakers narrowed the point difference to 5 points. Dunroe hit a three-pointer, James hit 2+1, Tucker hit a three-pointer, and James hit two free throws. Vincent and Adebayor left the field in six succession. James scored a layup, the Lakers made a mistake on the sideline, Martin scored a steal, and in the end, the Heat still withstood the pressure and defeated the Lakers at home.
Both sides started
Lakers: Westbrook, Bradley, Ariza, James, Howard
Heat: Vincent, Duncan Robinson, Butler, Tucker, Adebayor