Herro scores 31, Heat roll past LeBron and struggling Lakers 134-93
Herro scores 31, Heat roll past LeBron and struggling Lakers 134-93
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) steals the ball from Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) fouls Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) scores during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis aims to score over Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, left, throws in the ball next to referee Curtis Blair, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Jan. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, file)
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick challenges a call with referee Brent Barnaky during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) grabs a rebound over Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) aims to score over Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) steals the ball from Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) steals the ball from Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) fouls Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) fouls Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) scores during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) scores during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis aims to score over Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis aims to score over Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James gestures during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, left, throws in the ball next to referee Curtis Blair, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Jan. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, file)
FILE - Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt, left, throws in the ball next to referee Curtis Blair, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Jan. 29, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke, file)
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick challenges a call with referee Brent Barnaky during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick challenges a call with referee Brent Barnaky during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) grabs a rebound over Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) grabs a rebound over Los Angeles Lakers guard Dalton Knecht (4) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) aims to score over Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) aims to score over Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, in Miami. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)
MIAMI (AP) — Tyler Herro scored 21 of his 31 points in the third quarter and the Miami Heat set a franchise record for assists in beating the Los Angeles Lakers 134-93 on Wednesday night.
The Heat had 42 assists, one more than the previous mark of 41 against Portland on March 29. They tied another franchise record with 24 3-pointers, and the 41-point margin of victory was the third-biggest in team history.
Jimmy Butler scored 17 points and Bam Adebayo had 14 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Heat.
LeBron James scored 29 points for the Lakers, who have lost six of eight — their last two by a combined 70 points. Rui Hachimura added 14 for the Lakers.
Takeaways
Lakers: James made 12 of 18 shots, snapping a six-game streak of him shooting less than 50%. The last time he had such a streak exceeding six games was his rookie season, 2003-04 (he has streaks of eight and 12 games of shooting below 50% that year).
Heat: Miami led by as many as 43 points, by far its biggest lead of the season. The Heat led Washington by 24 points on Nov. 2.
Key moment
More history for James — his 3-pointer with 8:55 left in the third quarter was the 2,451st of his career, breaking a tie with Kyle Korver for No. 7 all-time.
Key stat
Herro had seven 3-pointers in the third quarter, tying the Heat record for any quarter. Duncan Robinson had seven in a second quarter against Cleveland on Nov. 20, 2019. The previous Heat record for a third quarter was six, by now-Lakers guard Gabe Vincent on Jan. 28, 2022.
Up next
The Lakers close their four-game trip Friday in Atlanta. The Heat host Phoenix on Saturday, the second game of a four-game homestand.
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