Cameron Carr Leads Lakers Past Heat in Overtime

The Los Angeles Lakers opened their California Classic with a win over the Miami Heat, and rookie guard Cameron Carr, the No. 24 draft pick, quickly proved he belongs on the floor. After a solid debut where he posted 19 points, Carr returned Sunday to fuel another victory. The matchup was part of the Lakers’ summer league preparation ahead of the main Las Vegas tournament.

Carr’s Scoring Explosion

Carr finished with a team‑high 26 points, converting 7 of 16 shots and draining 4 of 9 threes while hitting 4 of 5 free throws. He opened the game with a free‑throw‑line jumper and added a 3‑pointer in the first quarter before erupting in the second with seven points, including a pair of threes and a mid‑range jumper. The third stanza saw six more points from him—a technical free throw, a foul‑shot after a three‑attempt, and a drive‑dunk. Carr posted another eight points in the fourth, adding two more triples and helping the Lakers erase a 12‑point deficit to force overtime.

Lakers’ Comeback and Double‑Overtime Thriller

Down 12 points late in the fourth, Los Angeles rallied to tie the game, setting the stage for a sudden‑death double overtime. Chris Mañon’s layup with 28 seconds left knotted the score and sent the contest into extra periods. Though he did not score after regulation, Carr attempted a 14‑footer in the final possession; the miss was followed by Anton Watson’s putback that gave the Lakers a 93‑91 edge. The win highlighted the team’s ability to persist under pressure.

Broader Team Recap and Upcoming Schedule

Beyond Carr, Adou Thiero contributed 13 points on 3‑of‑9 shooting, while Anton Watson and Chris Mañon each added 12 points. Undrafted forward AK Okereke logged seven points and two rebounds in 18 minutes off a two‑way contract. The Lakers wrap up the California Classic against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday before heading to Las Vegas for the main summer league, opening against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, July 10. These summer fixtures will be crucial for evaluating roster depth and rookie integration as the franchise prepares for the regular season.