On Thursday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers played the Heat in Miami, Florida.
The Lakers had been coming off a late night after defeating the Houston Rockets (in Texas) on Wednesday.
That said, they were still able to beat the Heat by a score of 134-126.
Luka Doncic and LeBron James combined to put up 79 points and 22 rebounds.
Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Heat Win
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CA – SEPTEMBER 25: Earvin “Magic” Johnson, president of basketball operations of the Los Angeles Lakers, speaks during media day September 25, 2017, in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
After the game, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Lakers legend) Magic Johnson sent out several posts (via X).
Johnson’s first post: “Luka Doncic is the most unguardable player in the NBA!🤯 He scored a season high 60 points in tonight’s win against the Miami Heat. Luka has to be one of the top 2 or 3 players being considered in the MVP race.
LeBron James is also playing out of his mind! He recorded a 19 point, 15 rebound and 10 assist triple double and led the Lakers to a 134-126 win.”
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CA – SEPTEMBER 20: Earvin “Magic” Johnson discusses the upcoming Los Angeles Lakers’ season at UCLA Health Training Center on September 20, 2018 in El Segundo, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
Johnson’s second post: “The Lakers won their 8th straight game and they are playing their best basketball at the right time – just as the Playoffs are approaching.”
Johnson’s third post: “I had a great day today because both my favorite basketball teams won – Michigan State beat North Dakota State and the Lakers beat the Heat!”
GettyEL SEGUNDO, CA – JUNE 26: President of basketball operations Magic Johnson answers question from the media during a press conference to introduce the team’s 2018 NBA draft picks at the UCLA Health Training Center on June 26, 2018 in El Segundo, California. Moritz Wagner was chosen with the 25th overall pick and Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk with the 47th pick. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)
Lakers On Fire
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 19: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts to a free throw by teammate Luka Doncic #77 in the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center on March 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
The Lakers are the third seed in the Western Conference with a 45-25 record in 70 games.
They are in the middle of an eight-game winning streak.
Following their win over the Heat, the Lakers will visit the Orlando Magic on Saturday night in Florida.
The NBA wrote: “🚨 LUKA JUST DROPPED 60 POINTS 🚨 🪄 60 PTS 🪄 7 REB 🪄 5 STL 🪄 9 3PM It’s the first 60-PT game for a Lakers player since Kobe Bryant scored 60 PTS in his final NBA game on April 13, 2016 vs the Jazz.”
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – MARCH 19: Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers goes up for a shot against Bam Adebayo #13 of the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center on March 19, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
As for the Heat, they dropped to 38-32 in 70 games, which has them as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.
NBA Legend Magic Johnson Reacts To Lakers-Heat Game