The Heat defeated the Lakers, 112-98. Jimmy Butler recorded 27 points, five rebounds, and four assists for the Heat, while Bam Adebayo added 23 points and 14 rebounds in the victory. LeBron James tallied 27 points, nine rebounds, and six assists for the Lakers in the losing effort. The Heat improve to 18-17 on the season, while the Lakers fall to 14-21.