Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat (11-03-2025) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 9:30 p.m. ET on FDSSUN and SportsNet LA, the Los Angeles Lakers (4-2) take on the Miami Heat (3-2) as 5.5-point favorites. The matchup's over/under is set at 233.5.

Los Angeles defeated the Grizzlies 117-112 in their last encounter on Friday. Luka Doncic led the team in scoring with 44 points. There are eight NBA games planned on Sunday, including the Miami Heat vs. Los Angeles Lakers game. The Lakers are 4-2 and the Heat are 3-2 going into this match. The Heat and Lakers will play each other for the 75th time in the regular season. While LA has won 40 times, Miami has won 34.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat - When and where to watch the game

The Lakers and the Heat will play an exciting NBA game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 9:30 p.m.

ET. American viewers can watch the entire game on SportsNet LA and FDSSUN.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat - Expected Starting Lineups

Los Angeles Lakers

Miami Heat

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat - Injury Report

Los Angeles Lakers

Adou Thiero: Out- According to Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com, the Lakers recalled Thiero (knee) from their G League affiliate South Bay Lakers on Saturday.Deandre Ayton: Day to day- According to Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com, day-to-day Ayton (back) is likely to play against the Heat on Sunday.Gabe Vincent: Out- According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Vincent's ankle injury is predicted to keep him out for two to four weeks.

Maxi Kleber: Out- According to Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet, the Lakers revealed on Tuesday that Kleber will be reassessed in two weeks because of an oblique injury.LeBron James: Out- According to Shams Charania of ESPN, James (sciatica) is not anticipated to make his 2025–26 debut until approximately mid-November.

Miami Heat

Kasparas Jakucionis: Out- Jakucionis will not play against the Lakers on Sunday.Norman Powell: Day-to-day- Powell is labelled as questionable for the Lakers game on Sunday due to a groin injury.Terry Rozier: Out- According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the NBA put Rozier on immediate leave from the Heat on Thursday.Tyler Herro: Out- According to Wes Goldberg of the Locked On Podcast Network, Herro (foot/ankle) stated on Tuesday that he is ahead of schedule in his recuperation and anticipates returning in eight to twelve weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat- Game Prediction

Last Thursday, the Heat lost 107-101 to the San Antonio Spurs after winning three straight games.

With 31 points, 10 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and one block, Bam Adebayo had a double-double performance.The Lakers, on the other hand, have won two straight games. They won the Emirates Cup on Friday, defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-112. Luka Doncic scored 44 points, pulled down 12 rebounds, and dished out six assists in his comeback after missing two games. Now, the two giants are ready to face each other. Also read: Is LeBron James playing tonight? Los Angeles Lakers legend's health status against Miami Heat revealed (11-02-2015)