The Lakers can end a 10-year wait for the NBA title with a win on Friday night, while the Heat hope to keep the series alive.
The Lakers arrived into the Finals as the second-largest favorite in almost two decades and have lived up to expectations so far, with their three wins coming by a margin of 11.3 points.
In the history of the NBA Finals only once in 35 occasions has a team come back from 3-1 to win the series and the title, theUnfortunately for Miami, however, a repeat of that scenario appears unlikely particularly as James is 3-0 in the NBA Finals in games with a chance to clinch the series and in Game 5 he could become the first player in NBA history with four wins without a loss in that scenario.
"We're so comfortable with who we are and how we play that that's what we're going to go out there and do. And we're going to live with the end result.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
NBA Finals, Lakers vs. Heat Game 5 live updates: Los Angeles on cusp of championshipThe Lakers hold a 3-1 series lead and have a chance to win the title. The Heat is looking to extend the series to Game 6. Follow along for live updates.
Weiterlesen »
NBA Finals: Jimmy Butler's triple-double leads Heat past Lakers to force Game 6Jimmy Butler once again delivered a sensational performance in Game 5 of the NBA Finals — another triple-double — and he hit two free throws with 16.8 seconds left in the fourth quarter to put the Heat ahead to stay. Game 6 is Sunday.
Weiterlesen »
15 photos from Lakers' loss to Miami Heat in Game 5 of NBA FinalsPhotos from Game 5 of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Miami Heat in Orlando, Fla. The Miami Heat won the game, 111-108.
Weiterlesen »
Butler, Heat fend off Lakers, send Finals to Game 6EditorsNote: update 3: adds James' shooting stats in next-to-last graf
Weiterlesen »
LeBron James gives his all, but Lakers can't finish Jimmy Butler and Heat in Game 5The Heat prevail behind another stellar effort by Jimmy Butler, as LeBron James and the Lakers fail to close out the NBA Finals, which they lead 3-2.
Weiterlesen »