Here are the highlights of the Game 5 NBA of the NBA Finals match between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat which was scheduled on October 10, 2020 (Local Time).
The Miami Heat says “Not today!” to the Los Angeles Lakers as they win in a very crucial Game 5.
Jimmy Butler, the highest scorer for the Miami Heat, ended the game with 35 points, grabbed 12 boards and dished out 11 dimes. In the fourth quarter, Butler and James just exchange shots after shots to somehow give their respective teams the lead to force a Game 6 or to win a championship.
The sensational shooter of the Miami Heat, Duncan Robinson, ended the game with 26 points and hit 7 three-point shots in 37 minutes of action.
Meanwhile, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers nearly ended the game with a triple-double performance as he scored 40 points, grabbed 13 rebounds, and assisted 7 assists.
Anthony Davis scored 28 points and grabbed 12 boards to end the game. He and James both played for 42 minutes.
The series between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat will resume on Monday at 7:30 AM for Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
Los Angeles Lakers Vs Miami Heat Game 5 Box Score
Lakers (102) – James 28, Davis 22, Caldwell-Pope 15, Green 10, Morris 9.
Heat (96) – Butler 22, Herro 21, Robinson 17, Adebayo 15, Crowder 8.