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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 […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler spoiled the Los Angeles Lakers’ grand plans of hoisting the Larry O’Brien trophy on Friday. With most fans and pundits celebrating pre-maturely for what could have been the Lakers’ 17th title in franchise history, Butler put up a performance for the ages and willed Miami to a 111-108 victory. The […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James was not shy in admitting that Miami Heat ace Jimmy Butler was the better man between the two in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals. The pair of postseason titans clashed in the fourth quarter of Friday’s thrilling match, which ended with a climactic 111-108 win for Butler’s […]

The Miami Heat pulled off an epic victory on Friday in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. Unsurprisingly, it was Jimmy Butler who led the way for Miami with yet another awe-inspiring performance from the All-Star forward. Butler showcased his unbridled laser focus throughout the contest, and the 31-year-old spoke […]

Miami Heat superstar Jimmy Butler looked dog tired in the aftermath of his team’s 111-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday. Who can blame him? Jimmy Buckets played all but one minute of the entire 48-minute contest but still came up big at both ends of […]

If there was any doubt as to who Dwyane Wade was rooting for in what has turned out to be an epic Finals series between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers, then his latest activity on Twitter should make it abundantly clear. The Heat legend had this cleverly constructed NSFW message on his […]

Los Angeles Lakers coach Frank Vogel remained confident that they can dust off their Game 5 loss in the NBA Finals and bounce back. They had several chances to steal the win from the Miami Heat, but they just couldn’t get the job done. But while he admitted it was a tough loss to swallow, […]

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra claimed that young players in this league should strive to emulate his superstar Jimmy Butler if they want to have a successful career. Following Miami’s thrilling 111-108 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, Coach Spo had high praise for the two-way ace’s […]

Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat didn’t disappoint as both teams traded haymakers in the dying moments. It was a surefire classic that will get talked about in the years to come. But it didn’t take long for other NBA stars to talk about the mind-blowing […]

The Los Angeles Lakers could have very easily been celebrating the franchise’s 17th title right now had it not been for a wide-open miss from Danny Green in the dying moments of Game 5 against the Miami Heat. It was LeBron James who dished out a perfect kick-out pass to Green, and the former has […]

Call it The Jimmy Butler Game. With their backs against the wall, Miami Heat alpha dog Jimmy Butler made sure they’ll stay alive in the NBA Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers. He delivered a legendary triple-double performance in Game 5 on Friday night, finishing with 35 points, 12 rebounds, and 11 assists while adding […]

The Miami Heat kept their season alive by coming out victorious against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5, but Jimmy Butler still wants his team to put up a better performance come Sunday. The Heat’s superstar swingman spoke to ESPN’s Rachel Nichols shortly after his team’s down-to-the-wire 111-108 victory to cut the Lakers’ Finals […]

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler put up an historic performance on Friday, as he led his team to a hard-fought 102-96 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals. The All-Star forward put up an epic triple-double, and he did it with only 48 seconds of rest throughout the ballgame. […]

Los Angeles Lakers forward Markieff Morris could have a hard time sleeping tonight. He committed a highly crucial blunder in the dying seconds of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, allowing the Miami Heat to escape with a pulsating 111-108 victory and keep their flatlining hopes alive. With only 16.8 seconds left in the fourth […]

Danny Green has turned into public enemy number one among Los Angeles Lakers fans right now. The 33-year-old guard has taken a lot of heat in the 2020 NBA playoffs so far for his putrid marksmanship from downtown. The 3-and-D player was once again the talk of the town on Friday, shortly after the Lakers […]