Luka Doncic nets 60 points, most allowed in Heat history, in Lakers' win

James Harden previously held the record with 58 points against Miami.

Mar. 20, 2026 at 8:35am

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Luka Doncic scored 60 points, the most ever recorded against the Miami Heat, as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Heat 134-126 on Thursday night. LeBron James also recorded a triple-double for the Lakers, who won their eighth straight game. The Heat were without two key injured players, Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Andrew Wiggins, who combine to average 30.9 points per game.

Why it matters

Doncic's historic scoring performance against the Heat highlights his dominance as one of the NBA's elite players. The Lakers' win also keeps them in the hunt for a high playoff seed in the Western Conference.

The details

Doncic made 18 of 30 shots from the floor, 9 of 17 on 3-pointers, and 15 of 19 free throws. He also had seven rebounds, five steals, and three assists. Over the past two nights, Doncic has scored 100 points. The Lakers also got a triple-double from LeBron James, who had 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists.

  • The game took place on Thursday, March 20, 2026.
  • James Harden previously held the record against Miami with 58 points on February 28, 2019.

The players

Luka Doncic

A star player for the Los Angeles Lakers who scored 60 points, the most ever recorded against the Miami Heat.

LeBron James

A veteran player for the Los Angeles Lakers who recorded a triple-double in the game.

Bam Adebayo

A player for the Miami Heat who led the team with 28 points and 10 rebounds.

Jaime Jaquez Jr.

A Miami Heat player who missed the game due to left-hip tightness.

Andrew Wiggins

A Miami Heat player who missed the game due to a left big toe injury.

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The takeaway

Luka Doncic's 60-point game against the Miami Heat, the most ever allowed by the franchise, demonstrates his status as one of the NBA's premier scorers and the Lakers' ability to win without two of the Heat's key players.