When: 12:30 PST.
Where: American Airlines Arena, Miami.
On the air: TV: ABC; Radio: 710, 1330.
Records: Lakers 24-27; Heat 33-14.
Record vs. Heat: 0-1.
Update: Miami is 21-3 at home and has the best overall record in the Eastern Conference. Kobe Bryant made only eight of 25 shots and had 22 points in Miami's 99-90 victory over the Lakers last month. LeBron James is averaging 26.9, 8.1 rebounds and 6.9 assists for the Heat. Dwyane Wade is coming around after a slow start, averaging 20.9 points and 4.7 assists.
—Mike Bresnahan
