The Heat defeated the Lakers, 96-94. Jimmy Butler recorded 24 points, eight rebounds and five assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo added 16 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in the victory. LeBron James tallied 19 points, nine rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers in the losing effort. The Heat improve to 13-17 on the season, while the Lakers fall to 22-9.