Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat will meet tonight at 9:00 p.m ET for Game 2 of the 2020 NBA Finals. Here, you'll find all there is to know about this exciting matchup: the match information, head-to-head, injuries, predictions, odds, and even how to watch one of the most important games of the year.
The Heat led by as much as 13 early in the first quarter but Anthony Davis and the Lakers came back and never took their feet off the gas. They led by 30 points late in the second half and the game was more lopsided than you could guess from the 116-98 score.
Davis shined with 34 points, 9 boards, and 3 blocks while LeBron James was one assist shy of a triple-double. The Lakers were all over the court and dominated both ends of the paint en route to a statement win.
Sadly, the Miami Heat lost Goran Dragic due to a foot injury, while Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler also ended pretty banged up, which may seal their fate unless they're flawless for the rest of the way.
Head-To-Head: Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat
This is the first time that the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat ever meet in the NBA playoffs, which obviously means that the purple-and-gold lead them 1-0 all-time. They also have a 37-27 edge in the regular season.
Match Information: Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat
Date: Wednesday, Oct 2, 2020
Time: 9:00 p.m. ET, 6:00 p.m. PT
Location: AdventHealth Arena, Orlando
Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers
Avery Bradley: Personal, Out for the season
Miami Heat
Chris Silva: Pelvis, Out indefinitely
Gabe Vincent: Shoulder, Day-to-day
Goran Dragic: Foot, Doubtful
Bam Adebayo: Shoulder, Questionable
Jimmy Butler: Ankle, Probable
Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Game 1: Predictions And Odds
It seems like oddsmakers expect the Los Angeles Lakers to double their lead in the NBA Finals, as they enter this game as 7.5-point favorites. Moreover, they're expecting another high-scoring affair as the game total is projected at 216.5 points.
| DraftKings | FanDuel | |
|---|---|---|
| Handicap | Lakers -7.5 | Lakers -7.5 |
| Game Total | o/u 216.5 | o/u 216.5 |
* Odds via DraftKings & FanDuel
How Can I Watch Or Live Stream Free Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Game 1 In The U.S
Game 2: Friday, Oct 2, 9:00 PM (ET), 6:00 PM (PT) Miami Heat at Los Angeles Lakers: ABC, YouTube TV, and NBA League Pass.
