Miami Heat and Los Angeles Lakers will clash againtonight at 9:00 p.m ET for Game 5of 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 the game.
The Lakers decided to wear their signature Black Mamba edition jerseys in this potential championship-clinching game after going a perfect 4-0 with that uniform throughout this year’s playoffs.
The Heat will try to live another day and play spoiler to their tribute to Kobe Bryant but stopping LeBron James and Anthony Davis will be an uphill battle, especially if Goran Dragic is once again unable to suit up with a foot injury.
LA found an unusual offensive contribution from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope in Game 4 and they’ll want their role players to step up in what could be the most important game in their history, as they could tie the Boston Celtics at the top of the all-time NBA Championship winners’ list.
![The only 3 teams with more NBA Finals than LeBron James](https://bolavip.com/__export/1601400996348/sites/bolavip/img/2020/09/29/lebron_james_finals.jpg_1159711837.jpg)
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The only 3 teams with more NBA Finals than LeBron James
Head-To-Head:Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers
This is the very first time that the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat ever face in the NBA Finals, meaning the purple-and-gold hold a 3-1lead in their all-time series, as well as a 37-27 lead in the regular season.
![LeBron James or Anthony Davis? Scottie Pippen chooses his Finals MVP](https://bolavip.com/__export/1602168357730/sites/bolavip/img/2020/10/08/lebron_james_anthony_davis_finals.jpg_1159711837.jpg)
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LeBron James or Anthony Davis? Scottie Pippen chooses his Finals MVP
Match Information: Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers
Date: Friday, Oct 9, 2020
Time: 9:00p.m. ET, 6:00p.m. PT
Location:AdventHealth Arena, Orlando
![Lakers fans start petition saying Kyle Kuzma shouldn't get a ring if they win the NBA Finals](https://bolavip.com/__export/1601819879009/sites/bolavip/img/2020/10/04/kyle_kuzma.jpg_1159711837.jpg)
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Lakers fans start petition saying Kyle Kuzma shouldn't get a ring if they win the NBA Finals
Injuries
Los Angeles Lakers
Avery Bradley: Personal, Out for the season
![Every NBA Finals in Los Angeles Lakers history](https://bolavip.com/__export/1601412400749/sites/bolavip/img/2020/09/29/lakers_cover_titles.jpg_1159711837.jpg)
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Every NBA Finals in Los Angeles Lakers history
Miami Heat
Chris Silva: Pelvis, Out indefinitely
Gabe Vincent: Shoulder, Day-to-day
Goran Dragic: Foot, Questionable
Bam Adebayo: Neck, Probable
Jimmy Butler: Foot, Probable
Miami Heat vs Los Angeles Lakers Game 5:Predictions And Odds
It seems like oddsmakers expect the Los Angeles Lakers to win their 17th title on Friday, as they enter this game as 7.5-point favorites. Moreover, they’re expecting the game to be a high-scoring affair, with the total 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 5 In The U.S
Game 5: Friday, Oct 9, 9:00 PM(ET), 6:00 PM (PT) Los Angeles Lakers at Miami Heat: ABC, YouTube TV, and NBA League Pass.
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