Lakers hit back to beat Heat and take 3-1 NBA Finals lead
By Reuters
18 October 2020 |
7:59 pm
LeBron James overcame a sluggish start and Anthony Davis made a key three-pointer and block late on as the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Miami Heat 102-96 on Tuesday to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven NBA Finals.
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