Jordan Clarkson scored 26 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 102-100, putting the Heat's position in the Eastern Conference of the NBA in jeopardy.

The Lakers (16-59) secured their second victory in the last 10 games. One of the best plays of the game was made by Dwyane Wade, who blocked Kobe Bryant with a masterful defense.

In addition to Clarkson, D'Angelo Russell contributed 16 points, and shooting guard Kobe Bryant had to leave the field in the third quarter due to some discomfort.

Brazilian reserve Marcelo Huertas scored six points in 18 minutes of action by making 3 of 9 field goals and dished out four assists.

The Heat (43-32), with their fourth loss in the last 10 games, are involved in a three-way tie for fourth place in the Eastern Conference along with the Boston Celtics and the Charlotte Hornets.

Dwyane Wade contributed a double-double of 26 points and 10 rebounds: Sudanese small forward Luol Deng scored 22 points and grabbed 11 rebounds, and Goran Dragic added 11 points.