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Sanjesh Singh

Lakers vs. Heat: Key stats as late comeback for L.A. falls short

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ late fourth-quarter comeback against the Miami Heat fell short Sunday as L.A. lost, 113-107.

Los Angeles started the game with Dwight Howard missing a dunk within the first possession, and all signs pointed to what transpired following that play.

Miami caught fire from all over the court, and the Lakers didn’t have any counters on either end. Miami then snagged a 26-point lead, spelling more doom for a team that has struggled mightily to develop any sense of consistency.

Then, after an 18-point third quarter (Miami scored 20), the Lakers exploded into the game with a 37-point fourth quarter. L.A. got within four points, but it proved just short.

Here are some key stats that dictated the game:

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