The NBA’s leading scorer recorded the second 60-point game of his career as the Lakers take down the Heat in Miami.By ReutersPublished On 20 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Luka Doncic scored 60 points – the most ever recorded against the Heat – as the Los Angeles Lakers won their eighth straight game, defeating the Miami Heat 134-126 away on Thursday night.James Harden had the previous record against Miami with 58 points. He reached that mark while a member of the Houston Rockets on February 28, 2019.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listThe Lakers (45-25) also got a triple-double from LeBron James, who had 19 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. It was just the second triple-double of the season for James, who no doubt has fond memories of his time in Miami, leading the Heat to four straight NBA Finals (2011-2014) and two NBA titles.It is possible that this was the final game in Miami ever for James, 41, who has not yet announced his future playing plans.Doncic, who entered the day leading the NBA with a 32.9 scoring average, made 18 of 30 shots from the floor, nine of 17 on three-pointers and 15 of 19 at the free throw line. He also had seven rebounds, five steals and three assists.Over the past two nights, Doncic has scored 100 points.Bam Adebayo led Miami (38-32) with 28 points and 10 rebounds. He appeared fully healthy after having missed Miami’s previous game due to tightness in his right calf.However, the Heat are just 1-3 since Adebayo scored 83 points against Washington on March 10, the second-greatest scoring game in NBA history.Tyler Herro added 21 points for Miami, and Norman Powell tallied 20.The Heat were without tw …
