2026 California Classic Summer League
2026 California Classic Summer League: Carr, Watson lift Lakers to sudden death win
Cameron Carr scores 26 points and Anton Watson scores the game-winner as the Lakers beat the Heat in sudden death overtime.
Juan Pablo Arovena, Rotowire
Updated on July 6, 2026 12:48 AM
Cameron Carr (26 points, 8 rebounds) leads the Lakers, and Anton Watson secures the victory with a game-winning bucket in sudden death OT.
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SAN FRANCISCO – Cameron Carr scored 26 points, Anton Watson scored the game-winning basket, and the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, 93-91, after sudden death overtime Sunday in the 2026 California Classic Summer League at Chase Center.
Miami held a double-digit lead for most of the game but lost in the first possession of sudden death following 40 minutes of regulation and two more of extra time.
Carr, a first-round pick out of Baylor, led the way for the Lakers with 26 points and eight rebounds, while Watson had a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Heat got off to a fast start, grabbing a 26-17 lead following the first quarter, and were in complete control throughout most of the game. The Lakers were down by double digits for most of the second and third quarters, and with 10 minutes left, Miami held a commanding 74-64 advantage.
Cameron Carr delivers a 26-point performance at the Cali Classic Summer League.
The Lakers stormed back in the final frame, outscoring the Heat 23-13 and using a layup from Chris Mañon to even the game in the final minute. Los Angeles fought back in overtime, as well, ultimately evening things up with 28 seconds left when Adou Thiero converted a layup.
In the sudden-death period, the Lakers controlled the first possession, and after Carr missed a 13-foot jumper, Watson grabbed the offensive board and gave the Lakers the victory.
Thiero filled the stat sheet, posting 13 points, three rebounds, two assists and three steals. Mañon added 12 points, three rebounds and three assists coming off the bench.
Ryan Conwell and Trevor Keels co-led the Heat in scoring with 16 points and three assists apiece. Conwell also added seven rebounds. Vladislav Goldin racked up nine fouls, but he also posted six points, six rebounds and four blocks. Tre Donaldson and Tre White each scored 11 points off the bench.
Next up, the Lakers will take on the Spurs at 7:30 ET on Monday (Prime Video, ESPN U), while the Heat will face Golden State Warriors Gold at 10 ET (Prime Video, ESPN+ & NBA TV). Both games will be played at Chase Center.
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