LOS ANGELES — Erik Spoelstra didn’t downplay the challenge the Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves-led Lakers present for opposing teams.

The Miami Heat coach acknowledged the Lakers’ starting backcourt duos’ collective ability to control the tempo and pace of a game as well as anybody in the league – and that was on full display in the Lakers’ 130-120 victory over the Heat on Sunday night at Crypto.com Arena.

Because even during a game that would be considered “off nights” for both, Doncic and Reaves dictated the terms offensively for the Lakers, who continued their strong offensive start to the season despite Doncic and Reaves both shooting 40.9% (18 of 44 combined) from the field.

Doncic recorded his first triple-double of the season with 29 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists to go with three

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