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Why Clutch leans Lakers
Home court (LAL). Toward the Lakers: 24% of the call.
Rest: LAL on a back-to-back, MIA 2 days off. Toward the Heat: 23% of the call.
Season-long strength: LAL rated above MIA. Toward the Lakers: 21% of the call.
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What Clutch couldn't see
- Early season: each team's rating still leans on last season, adjusted for who arrived and who left (it takes about ten games for this season's results to carry most of the weight).
Who's out
| Team | Player | Status | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | Tim Hardaway | questionable | 20 MPG |
| LAL | Nobody listed |
From the league's official injury report (ESPN's list when the report isn't out). If a status changes before tip, this page and the number update.
Coming in
| Before Nov 2, 2026 | MIA | LAL |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 2–4 | 5–2 |
| At home | 1–3 | 3–1 |
| On the road | 1–1 | 2–1 |
| Last 5 | 2–3 | 3–2 |
| Streak | Won 2 | Won 1 |
| Points scored | 118.3 | 120.3 |
| Points allowed | 121.5 | 115.0 |
| Average margin | −3.2 pts | +5.3 pts |
| Margin rank | 20th of 30 | 9th of 30 |
| Rest | 2 days | Back-to-back |
| Clutch on their games | 2–4 | 5–2 |
| Playoff chance | 47% | 72% |
| 2025-26 record | 43–39 | 53–29 |
They last met on Mar 19, 2026: Lakers 134, Heat 126 in Miami.
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