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The Miami Heat not only lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday, but also sustained multiple devastating injuries. Indeed, starting point guard Goran Dragic and All-Star big man Bam Adebayo have both been listed as doubtful for Game 2, according to the team. INJURY UPDATE: Goran Dragic (left foot torn plantar fascia) is […]

Los Angeles Lakers star big man Anthony Davis put on a show in Game 1 against the Miami Heat on Wednesday, and he also made history in the process. Davis joined franchise greats Shaquille O’Neal, George Mikan and Elgin Baylor as the only Lakers players to score at least 34 points in their Finals debuts. […]

The Los Angeles Lakers cruised to victory on Wednesday, as they obliterated the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. So much so, that some of the players on the team started celebrating during the game. LeBron James was not one of them. As a matter of fact, James could not help but […]

LeBron James led the Los Angeles Lakers to a very impressive Game 1 blowout victory over the Miami Heat on Thursday. In his post-game interview, however, the three-time NBA champ fielded questions that fell outside the realm of basketball. James was asked to give his thoughts on the low issue-based PAC contributions provided by owners […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were on fire Wednesday night, as they made quick work of the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the Finals. Dwight Howard got the start again for the Lakers, being paired with Anthony Davis to form a terrifying L.A. frontcourt. After the game, Howard opened up about making it back to […]

The Miami Heat suffered a couple of injuries during Game 1 of the NBA Finals, with Goran Dragic’s ailment looming large for the outlook of the series. As Dragic exited the arena on Wednesday night, he was seen without a walking boot and he wasn’t favoring his foot either, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Goran […]

Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro came crashing down to earth on Thursday, in what was a forgettable performance from the youngster who’d done so well for his team n the playoffs thus far. He made a bit of history as well, tying a two-decade-old Kobe Bryant record. It’s not what you think, though. By netting […]

With all the injury woes they suffered in their blowout loss against the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday night, the Miami Heat are in dire need of some good news. This might just come in the form of an injury update on All-Star big man Bam Adebayo, who looks like he will be available for […]

The Miami Heat were on the receiving end of some terrible news following their Game 1 blowout defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. After being forced to exit the game with a foot injury, it was later confirmed that Heat veteran Goran Dragic suffered a torn plantar fascia. Miami talisman […]

Two factoids about the upcoming NBA Finals matchup between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat that you’ve : The Heat are the first no. 5 seed or lower since the 1999 New York Knicks to reach the Finals LeBron James has now made more Finals appearances (10) than 27 of 30 franchises The […]

Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat are still possibly picking their scraps off the floor after getting obliterated by the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. After a ho-hum opening quarter, the Lakers poured it on in the second period to take a 17-point lead at halftime. From there, the Purple […]

Former United States President Barack Obama made a special appearance in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat. Mr. Obama was a virtual fan during the game, to which Lakers star LeBron James was very appreciative of. James took to Twitter after the game to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers just moved one step closer to winning the title after securing Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat on Thursday. Should they get the job done, this will be title number four for LeBron James, which in itself is an amazing feat. Nevertheless, LeBron himself admits that the […]

Miami Heat fans can now breathe a sigh of relief as it seems that Jimmy Butler’s ankle injury isn’t as bad as it seemed. Although the 31-year old was still able to play despite the injured ankle, he sure didn’t look quite himself out there as he watched and endured a blowout beating from the […]

After leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a Game 1 victory over the Miami Heat, star forward LeBron James still doesn’t sound too pleased. In the post-game press conference, James says that there’s still a lot to be done. No smiles emanated from James’ face in the post-game presser after their dominant Game 1 victory. […]

Ouch. Goran Dragic’s foot injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals dealt a huge blow to a Miami Heat side already considered underdogs against the Los Angeles Lakers. Now, it looks like the Heat will have to get by without one of their best players. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the veteran guard suffered […]

In the closing seconds of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers, referee Marc Davis blew the whistle on a JR Smith foul. After the game, Smith called out Davis, noting that his call was the “most meaningless ever.” With Game 1 in the bag for the […]

Miami Heat star Goran Dragic was forced to exit Game 1 of the Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday due to a foot injury. Initial reports have surfaced pertaining to the extent of the injury, and unfortunately for the Heat it does not look good. Miami team insider Greg Sylvander made the report […]

Goran Dragic of the Miami Heat has suffered a foot injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals when he was being defended by Rajon Rondo of the Los Angeles Lakers. Video from The Sports Network shows the apparent injury here: Goran Dragic, who has led the Heat in scoring during the playoffs, is doubtful […]

After Goran Dragic exited Game 1 of the NBA Finals with an apparent foot injury, the Miami Heat suffered another huge blow as Bam Adebayo also sustained a shoulder injury. Bam was going for a layup in the third quarter when he collided with Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard. He continued to play for […]

Goran Dragic was cooking early in Wednesday night’s Game 1 between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers. “The Dragon” opened up his first NBA Finals stint with an amazing highlight as he drove to the basket and embarrassed Lakers’ starting center Dwight Howard with an amazing fake pass before laying an uncontested shot. […]

Miami Heat starting point guard Goran Dragic suffered a left foot injury in Game 1 of the 2020 Finals against the Los Angeles Lakers at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida (via South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Ira Winderman). Dragic has left foot injury, doubtful to return. — Ira Winderman (@IraHeatBeat) October 1, 2020 Goran Dragic […]

The mother of Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo is in the bubble to watch her son play in the NBA Finals. Adebayo’s mom promised the Heat star she would come to the bubble if Miami made it to the Finals, and she kept her promise. Bam’s mom pulled up with the best sign 🙏 […]

Things got a little bit tense between Miami Heat forward Jae Crowder and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James after the former slammed the ball out of the latter’s hands. Several words were exchanged but fortunately, it didn’t escalate into an altercation during Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals. A foul was called while […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler started strong against the Los Angeles Lakers in the much-anticipated Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. However, he gave the team quite a scare late in the second quarter when he twisted his left ankle on a strong drive against Anthony Davis. Jimmy Butler sprains his ankle […]

During the national anthem of Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers, only two people didn’t kneel. Heat forward Meyers Leonard and one of the referees didn’t kneel during the national anthem. Only one of the Refs and Meyers Leonard standing up during anthem. pic.twitter.com/paYkEmU8KG — Consigliere […]

Someone’s Bill Russell trophy is up for grabs, as Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade and Los Angeles Lakers icon Shaquille O’Neal just made a bet on who’s winning it all this year between their former teams. The loser would have to give up their own NBA Finals MVP trophy. Talk about a high-stakes wager. Shaq […]

In Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Los Angeles Lakers, several notable people showed up as virtual fans. Apart from ex-NBA stars like Shaquille O’Neal and Paul Pierce, former US President Barack Obama was seen in the virtual stands. Peep the photo of the Game 1 virtual fans below. […]

Paul Pierce just shared his prediction for the 2020 NBA Finals. In his opinion, the Los Angeles Lakers will boot out the Miami Heat in just four games. Pierce shared his thoughts on the pre-game show before the Finals opener. Everyone knows that he’s not the biggest Lakers fan, and he admitted it himself. However, […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chris Paul is picking the Los Angeles Lakers to defeat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. Ahead of Game 1, the Point God revealed the one simple reason behind his prediction on the latest episode of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson’s “DangerTalk” podcast: the Lakers are the team with his […]

With the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat about to begin, the narrative about the Eastern Conference being inferior to the West is once again under the microscope. The disparity between the Eastern and Western Conferences during the regular season has been vast for a long time. Every year it […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are back in the NBA Finals playing a team that often runs two big men together. It’s a stark contrast to some of the recent Death Lineups of the Golden State Warriors or even this season’s Houston Rockets lineup. Small ball seemed to be the new trend, but the Lakers have […]

Not one, not two … but three. Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is now the proud owner of three multi-million dollar homes in the West L.A. area. On Wednesday, James finally closed a deal on a $36.8 million mansion in Beverly Hills. The Mediterranean-style villa features one of the biggest driveway gates in existence, […]

It’s been said that LeBron James faces a different Miami Heat squad in this year’s NBA Finals than the one he played for from 2010-2014. Gone are his All Star teammates Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, as well as most of the supporting cast. Except, of course, for Udonis Haslem, who is in his 17th […]

The stars will be out for Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat on Wednesday night. At least, they will be virtually, with Shaquille O’Neal, Dwyane Wade, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar just some of the NBA luminaries who will be in attendance as virtual fans, per TMZ. O’Neal, of course, […]

The debate surrounding LeBron James’ GOAT status has raged on for a while now. Some argue that the  Los Angeles Lakers superstar has done enough do earn the title, while others still lean on Michael Jordan as the greatest player in history (others are also mentioned in this debate). No matter which side of the […]

By leading the Miami Heat to an improbable run to the NBA Finals, Jimmy Butler pretty much destroyed the “bad teammate” narrative the media had bestowed upon him. Prior to Miami, Butler plied his trade with the Philadelphia 76ers, where many saw him as somewhat detrimental to the team. As it turns out, however, it […]

It has been one of the craziest NBA seasons ever, and now we have finally reached the NBA Finals almost a full year after this 2019-20 campaign officially began. Game 1 of the 2020 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat is on Wednesday night. It’s no surprise the Lakers made it […]

One of the biggest matchups in the NBA Finals will be between Anthony Davis and Bam Adebayo. The two centers have different styles, but they are both defensive stalwarts and have had a huge impact during the Los Angeles Lakers’ and Miami Heat’s runs to the NBA Finals. On the daily Locked On Heat Podcast, […]