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After two wins in Houston, the Lakers (44-25) aim to extend their winning streak to eight against the Heat (38-31) on March 19 at 5 p.m. PT. The Lakers are on a back-to-back and may be without LeBron James due to an elbow injury, but they have been successful without him this season. Miami, coming off two losses, boasts a strong defense and will rely on Tyler Herro and Norman Powell for offense. The matchup promises to be challenging, but the Lakers are peaking at the right time.
