LA Lakers vs Miami Heat Prediction and Preview for 2025 NBA Summer League | July 6

The LA Lakers and the Miami Heat continue their journey in the California Classic as they face each other on Sunday. This will be their second game in the four-team tourney, as they prepare for the Las Vegas Summer League.

In their last game, the Lakers were defeated 89-84 by the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, the Heat went up against the San Antonio Spurs and emerged victorious, winning 82-69. They will hope to continue this winning run on Sunday, while the Lakers will look to get their first win of the Summer.

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LA Lakers vs Miami Heat game details and odds

The game between the Heat and the Lakers at Chase Center is scheduled to tip off at 4:30 p.m. ET (1:30 p.m. PT). Fans can live stream the game on the FUBO TV app or by purchasing the NBA League Pass.

Here are the odds for the game listed at the time of writing:

Teams	Odds	Total	Moneyline
LA Lakers	+4.5	o175.5 (-110)	+164
Miami Heat	-4.5	u175.5 (-110)	-204

Note: Odds are subject to change closer to tip-off

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LA Lakers vs Miami Heat preview

The Lakers enter this game on the back of an 89-84 defeat to the Golden State Warriors. Enduring a strong start, LA was quick to put up points in the first quarter, ending the first half with a four-point lead. However, the Warriors fought strongly, scoring 30 points in the third, and despite being outscored by four points in the final quarter, held on to secure the win.

Cole Swider led the Lakers in scoring with 24 points, while Dalton Knecht had a disappointing night with 10 points and 2 assists. Alternatively, two-way player Trey Jemison didn't register a single point in 20 minutes while Bronny James didn't feature in the game.

On the other hand, the Miami Heat secured an 82-69 win against the San Antonio Spurs. The two teams went back and forth, with no team leading by six points until the final quarter. Miami's 26 points in the fourth were enough to secure the win, as the Spurs were unable to find an answer.

Sophomore stars Pelle Larsson and Kel'el Ware led the scoring for the Heat with 18 and 14 points, respectively. Additionally, their only pick from the 2025 draft, Kasparas Jakucionis, made his debut, recording three points.

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LA Lakers vs Miami Heat Summer League roster

LA Lakers

Player	Position
Darius Bazley	Forward
RJ Davis	Guard
Eric Dixon	Forward
DaJuan Gordon	Guard
Bronny James	Guard
Trey Jemison Ill	Center
TY Johnson	Guard
Arthur Kaluma	Forward
Dalton Knecht	Guard
Augustas Marciulionis	Guard
Sam Mennenga	Forward
Julian Reese	Forward
Sir'labari Rice	Guard
DJ Steward	Guard
Cole Swider	Forward
Ethan Taylor	Guard

Miami Heat

Player	Position
Oumar Ballo	Center
JC Butler	Guard
Javonte Cooke	Forward
Dain Dainja	Forward
Myron Gardner	Forward
Vladislav Goldin	Center
Kasparas Jakučionis	Guard
Keshad Johnson	Forward
Pelle Larsson	Guard
Kira Lewis Jr.	Guard
Steve Settle III	Forward
Erik Stevenson	Guard
Kel’el Ware	Center
Bryson Warren	Guard
Marcus Williams	Guard

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LA Lakers vs Miami Heat prediction

The Lakers will be looking to make up for their loss in the first game; however, the Miami Heat will be a tough opposition. With the absence of Bronny James and Adou Thiero, the Lakers are missing key pieces, and with Trey Jemison being their only center, the Heat should take the win.