Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bam Adebayo get real on Heat’s early-season struggles

LOS ANGELES — Expectations entering this season were sky high for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat. But through the first seven games, this Heat team has struggled to stop anybody and boasts a concerning 2-5 record in the midst of a tough, early-season road trip. Miami dropped the first of their five-game West coast road trip, 138-117. The Heat allowed the Lakers to shoot 57.3 percent from the field, 44.2 percent from three, and committed 19 turnovers leading to 18 points. Luka Doncic led the way for LA with 42 points, 13 assists, seven rebounds, and two steals.