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One of the more amusing developments of life in the NBA bubble has been the spontaneous interactions between opposing players and coaches on the Disney World campus. On Sunday night, after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat, 106-93, in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo caught a glimpse of […]

Disappointment was evidently seen across the faces of the Miami Heat players. This rang especially true for Jimmy Butler, after suffering a 106-93 loss in Game 6 which serves as a death knell for them in the 2020 NBA Finals. The former Marquette product felt that he didn’t deliver on a promise to team president […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have won the title after a 10-year drought, following Sunday’s series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Miami Heat. The duo of LeBron James and Anthony Davis exhibted their dominance yet again in the blowout win, which prompted a well-deserved congratulatory message from Dwyane Wade. Wade took to Twitter to send his […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler had nothing but love and appreciation for his team, his organization, and his city after a tough Game 6 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2020 NBA Finals. It’s hard to put to words what anyone would feel after such a heartbreaking defeat, but the 31-year old who’s […]

The Miami Heat should be incredibly proud of what they were able to accomplish this season despite losing the 2020 title to the Los Angeles Lakers. When Jimmy Butler signed with the Heat in the summer of 2019 via a sign-and-trade deal with the Philadelphia 76ers, there wasn’t one single pundit who picked Miami to […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man JaVale McGee has taken a bit of a jab at Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo following L.A.’s championship-winning victory in Game 6 on Sunday against the Miami Heat. On Instagram live, McGee hilariously pointed out how Lakers second-year forward, Kostas Antetokounmpo, was the one who was able to win the […]

After leading the Los Angeles Lakers to their 17th title in franchise history, LeBron James was deservingly awarded with the Finals MVP trophy on Sunday night. Head coach Frank Vogel had nothing but high praise for his superstar after their championship-clinching victory against the Miami Heat, with Vogel dubbing LeBron as the GOAT of the […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra was devastated in the aftermath of Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Sunday. His team fell short against the mighty Los Angeles Lakers squad, who closed out the series 4-2 and won their 17th NBA title in the process. While the Purple and Gold stayed on the court […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro struggled offensively in Game 6 of the NBA Finals versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Unfortunately for him, his opponents had not been shy about letting him know about his shortcomings. Although Herro managed to get a wide open look coming down the lane in the third quarter, his attempt at […]

Los Angeles Lakers point guard Rajon Rondo has wasted no time making his presence felt against the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. He is now turning back the clock for a vintage performance to try to help the Lakers secure their 17th championship in franchise history. Although Rondo has thrived in […]

Following an ankle injury that was initially deemed to take him out of the remainder of the NBA Finals, Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic has made his return in Game 6. More amazingly, he scored his first points of the series since Game 1. Checking into the game with 1:09 left to go in the […]

With their statement in in Game 5, the Miami Heat have made it clear that the NBA Finals is not going to be a cakewalk for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, LeBron James responded by getting in his bag early on for Game 6. James navigated through multiple Heat defenders before a spectacular left-handed finish. […]

Miami Heat point guard Goran Dragic is showing the world just how much an NBA championship means to him. Following a torn plantar fascia, which appeared as though it would sideline him for the remainder of the Finals, Dragic himself was honest about his status. In spite of what he said before, however, Dragic is […]

Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic has been listed as active for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Dragic missed the past four Finals games after suffering a torn plantar fascia in Game 1. There was very little hope that he’d be able to play again in the series, but it […]

Hall of Famer Magic Johnson believes the Los Angeles Lakers need to make three key adjustments in order to beat the Miami Heat on Sunday. The first adjustment Johnson suggested is getting back to playing great perimeter defense and taking away the 3-point line. The number one thing the @Lakers need to do is get […]

Los Angeles Lakers head coach Frank Vogel is replacing center Dwight Howard in the starting lineup with guard Alex Caruso for Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Sunday, per Shams Charania of Stadium and The Athletic. The Lakers are trying to clinch title No. 17 by winning Game 6. Los […]

The writing seemed to be on the wall for the Miami Heat as they went into an NBA Finals Game 5 that felt destined for the Los Angeles Lakers to win. The Heat did the unthinkable in Game 5, however, pulling off a stunning victory behind Jimmy Butler’s epic performance. Butler outdueled LeBron James and Anthony […]

Miami Heat former center Chris Bosh has nothing but praise for Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro. During a recent interview with The Miami Herald, Bosh praised Adebayo’s work ethic and his unselfish playing style. “I just love the way Bam plays the floor game,” Bosh said. “He’s patient, he lets the game come to him. It’s […]

Chris Bosh knows how Erik Spoelstra and the Miami Heat operate better as well as almost anybody, but even he is “surprised” by Miami’s impressive postseason run to the NBA Finals in the bubble. Miami became the first No. 5 seed or lower to reach the Finals since the 1999 Knicks, who were the East’s […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green revealed that he and his fiancée received death threats from angry fans after missing a 3-point attempt in the final moments of Game 5 on Friday. The Lakers veteran spoke with the media on Sunday morning. In addition to talking about the missed shot and what went wrong, Green expressed […]

After failing to close the deal in Game 5 against the Miami Heat, the Los Angeles Lakers will get another shot to do so on Sunday in Game 6. The lead up to the next game can be an anxious time for players, especially at this stage of the season. Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma revealed […]

It’s an understatement to say that Jimmy Butler has done a magnificent job in leading the Miami Heat in these 2020 playoffs, including a truly historic run in the NBA Finals. Led by the five-time All-Star, the Heat have continuously shocked the world and will look to do so when Game 6 against the Los […]

Draymond Green does not want Anthony Davis of the Lakers to be suspended for a blow delivered to Jae Crowder of the Heat in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Taking to Twitter, the Golden State Warrior star made it clear he didn’t think Davis needed to be suspended and that he wanted the championship […]

Miami Heat star Tyler Herro’s girlfriend Katya Elise Henry isn’t letting the Los Angeles Lakers and their fans live their Game Five loss down. Taking to Twitter following the Heat’s 111-108 win over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game Five, Henry gave the Lakers faithful a piece of her mind. YALL THOUGHT 🖕🏽 — KATYA […]

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis won’t be suspended for his hit on Miami Heat wing Jae Crowder in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, per Kurt Helin of NBC Sports. I’ve been able to view other angles of the incident (which are not public) — particularly the baseline camera angle — and […]

During Friday night’s rugged Game 5, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Anthony Davis apparently swiped at Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder in a strange off-ball incident. Early in the third quarter, Davis and Crowder got tangled up as the latter cut to the basket, causing both players to fall to the ground. As they tried to […]

Frank Vogel vocally expressed his disappointment over the foul calls that the Los Angeles Lakers received in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, and he was partly correct. Following the Lakers’ narrow loss in game 5 on Friday night, it was revealed that the referees missed two foul calls on the Miami Heat in the […]

The Miami Heat’s Goran Dragic is once again listed as doubtful for Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals, per Malika Andrews. Goran Dragić doesn’t want to be a liability on the floor. Unsure if he can return during the series. pic.twitter.com/oYfkRvBLqo — Brendan Tobin (@Brendan_Tobin) October 5, 2020 Losing Dragic has been really tough […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are listing superstar big man Anthony Davis as probable to face the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the 2020 NBA Finals. Davis re-aggravated his heel contusion in Game 5 and didn’t look even close to 100 percent after coming back into the game. With that being said, it’s going to […]

During Game 5 of the 2020 Finals, Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis delivered a blow to Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder’s face. However, the refs never saw it. Do you think Anthony Davis deserves a suspension for this?pic.twitter.com/ARdUHoeiP5 — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) October 10, 2020 If the Heat send this tape to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were widely expected to win Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat since they were up 3-1 and wearing their Black Mamba jerseys. However, the Heat spoiled the Lakers’ undefeated record in the Kobe Bryant-inspired jersey by winning Game 5 by three points to extend the series […]

Despite their disappointing loss to the Miami Heat in Game 5 on Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers are still the heavy favorites to lift the title. If you ask LeBron James, however, the three-time NBA champ is adamant that now is not the time for complacency. In his mind, LeBron believes that it’s all about […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler served as the Batman who came through and delivered for his team who finds itself on the brink of elimination. He put up a triple-double performance with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists. Luckily for him, he also found a Robin in shooting guard Duncan Robinson who broke out […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a largely disappointing defeat on Friday, as they battled with a resilient Miami Heat side in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. For LeBron James, the experience of facing Miami in this series has brought back memories of his many duels against the Golden State Warriors not too long ago. […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler is not lacking confidence despite still trailing the 2020 NBA Finals on a 3-2 series disadvantage. He had another huge performance with tallies of 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists as he carries his team to a much-needed 111-108 win in Game 5 of the series. The Los Angeles […]

The legend of undrafted guard Duncan Robinson continued on Friday night after he dropped 26 points and seven 3-pointers in the Miami Heat’s season-saving Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Following the greatest game of his career, the sweet shooter spoke about his relationship with Heat superstar leader Jimmy Butler: “After Game 2, […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler turned in another masterful outing in the NBA Finals with a magnificent triple-double performance in their season-saving 111-108 Game 5 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Butler made a little bit of history in doing so, putting him on the shortlist of some elite playoff performances. First, Butler joined Hall […]

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro continues to add to his already impressive resume in what has been an outstanding rookie year. He contributed 12 points in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night. With this, he broke the record for most consecutive games with at least 10 points […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were given a proper scare in Game 5 on Friday against the Miami Heat, with Anthony Davis appearing to have sustained a significant ankle injury that kept him on the floor for a a couple of minutes. As it turns out, however, it was nothing but a minor tweak, and according […]