Jimmy Butler speaks with Rachel Nichols after the Heat's win over the Lakers and commends Duncan Robinson's big game. (1:37)
LeBron James passes out to Danny Green, who misses a potential game-winning shot, then Markieff Morris tosses the ball out of bounds as the Lakers falter late in Game 5. (0:39)
With the shot clock winding down, Anthony Davis gets the ball under the bucket and lays it in to put the Lakers up by 1 with under 30 seconds to go. (0:23)
LeBron James puts up the layup, but is blocked by Jimmy Butler. (0:16)
LeBron James passes to an open Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who drains a 3-pointer to give the Lakers a 97-96 lead. (0:36)
Duncan Robinson sinks the 3-pointer as Kyle Kuzma recklessly goes crashing into him to send him to the line. (0:41)
Jae Crowder drains a 3-pointer while being fouled. (0:33)
Jimmy Butler goes up to get the second chance bucket and gets whacked across the face by Dwight Howard. (0:49)
Jimmy Butler pulls up for a 3-pointer as the shot clock sounds to close out the first half. (0:21)
LeBron James powers through the lane for the transition layup and gets fouled in the process. (0:29)
LeBron James pulls up for his third 3-pointer of the first half to cut into the Heat's lead. (0:23)
Kendrick Nunn makes a wraparound pass to Jimmy Butler, who goes up and into Anthony Davis to draw the foul and sink the bucket. (0:27)
On a rebound attempt, Anthony Davis appears to injure his lower right leg and goes down to the ground in pain. (1:14)
On the fast break, LeBron James throws an alley-oop to Anthony Davis, who rises up to throw down a dunk with reckless abandon. (0:25)
Jimmy Butler and Dwight Howard have to be separated after getting tangled up under the basket. (1:03)
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope takes flight and draws the contact as he gets the layup to fall. (0:31)
Stephen A. Smith and Kendrick Perkins are split on Isiah Thomas' comment that LeBron James will surpass Michael Jordan as the game's greatest if he wins a fourth championship. (2:24)
NBA News
Kyrie Irving and Vanessa Bryant support changing the NBA's logo to Kobe Bryant
Kyrie Irving posted his support of the idea of changing the NBA's logo silhouette to Kobe Bryant, and Vanessa Bryant is in support of the idea.
Danny Ainge not blaming stars Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum for Boston Celtics' 'major funk'
Danny Ainge says the Celtics are in a "major funk" after their third straight loss. Although he isn't blaming young stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown for all of Boston's struggles, Ainge also said "it's on them" to help the Celtics turn things around.
Stephen A. predicts Brad Stevens is in big trouble
Stephen A. Smith reacts to the Celtics' struggles this season.
NBA Finals
2020-2021 Southeast Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charlotte | 15 | 16 | .484 | 0 | W1 |
Miami | 15 | 17 | .469 | 0.5 | W4 |
Atlanta | 14 | 18 | .438 | 1.5 | W1 |
Orlando | 13 | 19 | .406 | 2.5 | L1 |
Washington | 11 | 18 | .379 | 3 | L1 |
2020-2021 Pacific Standings
TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
LA | 23 | 10 | .697 | 0 | W1 |
LA Lakers | 22 | 11 | .667 | 1 | L4 |
Phoenix | 20 | 11 | .645 | 2 | L1 |
Golden State | 18 | 15 | .545 | 5 | W2 |
Sacramento | 12 | 19 | .387 | 10 | L8 |