Who Won the 2020 NBA Finals?
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The Los Angeles Lakers are the 2020 NBA champions! LeBron James and Anthony Davis led the Lakers to a Game 6 victory over the Miami Heat to win the franchise’s 17th NBA title.
The 2020 NBA Finals
The 2020 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2019–20 season and conclusion of the season’s playoffs. In the best-of-seven series, the Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat in six games to win their 17th NBA championship, tying the Boston Celtics for the most in NBA history.
The teams
In the 2020 NBA Finals, the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Miami Heat in six games to win their seventeenth NBA championship. The Lakers were led by Finals MVP LeBron James, who averaged 29.8 points, 11.8 rebounds, and 8.5 assists per game. Other key contributors for the Lakers included Anthony Davis, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Rajon Rondo, Alex Caruso, and Dwight Howard.
The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler, who averaged 22.2 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 6.0 assists per game. Other key contributors for the Heat included Bam Adebayo, Duncan Robinson, Goran Dragić, Tyler Herro, and Kendrick Nunn.
The players
The 2020 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2019–20 season and conclusion of the 2020 playoffs. The Western Conference champions Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Eastern Conference champions Miami Heat in six games (4–2) to win their record-tying 17th NBA championship, tying them with the Boston Celtics for the most in league history. Lakers forward LeBron James was named the Finals Most Valuable Player (MVP), winning a record-equalling fourth such award in his career.
The outcome
In a stunning turn of events, the Los Angeles Lakers ascended to the top of the NBA once again, winning their seventeenth championship in a thrilling six-game series against the Miami Heat. After a disappointing end to last season, the Lakers made a number of changes to their roster and coaching staff, and those moves paid off in a big way. With superstar forward LeBron James leading the way, the Lakers dominated their opponents throughout the playoffs and never looked back.
The 2020 NBA Finals will go down as one of the most memorable in history, and there is no doubt that the Lakers are deserving champions. Congratulations to them on an outstanding season!
The 2020 NBA Finals: A Recap
On October 11th, the 2020 NBA Finals came to an end after 10 hard-fought games. The Los Angeles Lakers, led by Lebron James, emerged victorious against the Miami Heat. This was James’ fourth NBA title, and the Lakers’ seventeenth championship overall. In this article, we’ll take a look back at the 2020 NBA Finals and some of the key moments that led to the Lakers’ victory.
Game 1
The 2020 NBA Finals started on September 30th and ended on October 13th, with the Los Angeles Lakers winning the championship. This was the first time in franchise history that the Lakers won an NBA title while also being based in Los Angeles. The series was a best-of-seven format, and the Lakers won four games to two.
In game one, the Lakers defeated the Miami Heat 108-104. Anthony Davis led the Lakers in scoring with 34 points, while LeBron James had 25 points and 10 assists. Bam Adebayo led the Heat with 25 points and 13 rebounds.
In game two, the Lakers won again, this time by a score of 104-96. James led the way with 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Jimmy Butler had 25 points for the Heat.
The series then shifted to Miami for games three and four. In game three, the Lakers suffered their first loss, losing 115-104. Butler had 40 points for the Heat, while James had 25 points for the Lakers.
In game four, the Lakers evened up the series with a 102-96 victory. James had 28 points and 12 rebounds, while Davis contributed 22 points and 9 rebounds.
The series then returned to Los Angeles for games five and six. In game five, the Lakers won 111-108 to take a 3-2 lead in the series. James had 28 points and 12 assists, while Davis had 22 points and 9 rebounds. Adebayo led the Heat with 25 points and 13 rebounds.
And finally, in game six, the Lakers won 106-93 to clinch the championship. James was named Finals MVP after averaging 29.8 points per game throughout the series.
Game 2
After a Thrilling Game 1, the Los Angeles Lakers and the Miami Heat faced off in Game 2 of the 2020 NBA Finals. The Lakers came out on top, winning 108-104. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers, scoring 33 points, while Anthony Davis had 28. The Heat were once again led by Jimmy Butler, who had 22 points. With the win, the Lakers took a 2-0 lead in the series.
Game 3
After an exciting Game 2 that saw the Los Angeles Lakers come back from a 16-point deficit, the 2020 NBA Finals shifted to Staples Center for Game 3. The Lakers looked to take a commanding 3-0 lead in the series, while the Miami Heat attempted to avoid falling into a nearly insurmountable hole.
From the outset, it was clear that the Lakers had come out with more energy and intensity than they had in Game 2. They jumped out to an early lead and never looked back, leading by as much as 30 points in the game. The Heat simply could not keep up with the Lakers’ offense, and their shooting deserted them for much of the night. When the final buzzer sounded, the Lakers had won easily by a score of 115-104.
With the victory, the Lakers took a commanding 3-0 lead in the series and put themselves one win away from their 17th NBA championship. For the Heat, it was a devastating loss that left them on the brink of elimination.
Game 4
The 2020 NBA Finals was the championship series of the National Basketball Association (NBA)’s 2019–20 season and conclude the league’s 72nd season. The Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat in six games (4–2), giving the Lakers their seventeenth NBA championship, tying the Boston Celtics for the most all-time. Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, who died in a helicopter crash on January 26, 2020, was posthumously named Bill Russell NBA Finals Most Valuable Player after leading his team with 27.8 points per game during the Finals.
This was James’ tenth NBA Finals appearance, extending his own record, and his fourth consecutive appearance with a different team; he also became the first player in NBA history to win a Finals with three different franchises. It was also Iguodala’s sixth consecutive Finals appearance; he joined Magic Johnson, Sam Jones, and John Havlicek as the only players to appear in at least six Finals without ever losing one.
Game 5
The 2020 NBA Finals were full of drama and excitement, with the Los Angeles Lakers ultimately coming out on top. In Game 5, the Lakers took control of the series with a hard-fought 111-108 victory over the Miami Heat. LeBron James was once again the star of the show, finishing with 28 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. Anthony Davis also had a big game, putting up 22 points and 10 rebounds.
For the Heat, it was Jimmy Butler who led the way with 25 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Bam Adebayo had another strong game as well, finishing with 18 points and 14 rebounds.
With the win, the Lakers took a 3-2 lead in the series and put themselves in a position to close things out at home in Game 6.
Who Won the 2020 NBA Finals?
The Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are the 2020 NBA champions! They defeated the Miami Heat in six games to win their record-tying 17th NBA title. This is their first championship since 2010 and their first under head coach Frank Vogel.
The Miami Heat
The Miami Heat are the 2020 NBA Finals champions! The Heat defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-2 in the best-of-seven series. This is the Heat’s fourth NBA championship in franchise history.