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Game 6 of the NBA Finals is here!
Following their epic Game 5 performance, the Miami Heat will look to keep the series alive and force a Game 7.
Can Jimmy Butler and co. keep the momentum going or will the Los Angeles Lakers seal the NBA title with victory in tonight’s game?
We’ve got you covered with all the scores, updates and highlights from Game 6 below:
Game 6: Score, updates, news, stats and highlights
PREVIEW | BOX SCORE | PLAY-BY-PLAY
Second quarter:
– The Lakers defence is smothering the Heat who have shot just 9-of-27 from the field and 4-of-12 from the 3-point line
– Rajon Rondo is making his presence felt early in Game 6, with 11 points on 5-of-5 shooting in eight minutes off the bench (6:17)
– LeBron gets the layup to go and the Lakers lead 35-23 thanks to a 12-4 run. Timeout Miami (10:00)
That burst ????????
(????: ABC) pic.twitter.com/IdHP0CDcEo
– Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 12, 2020
End of first quarter: Lakers 28, Heat 20
– The Lakers take an eight-point lead into the first break, with LeBron James and Anthony Davis leading the way. James has nine points, five rebounds, and three assists, while Davis has eight points on 4-of-6 shooting. Davis has two fouls in the opening 12 minutes.
– The Lakers are making the Heat pay on fast breaks
The Lakers outscored the Heat 11-0 in transition in the 1st quarter.
LeBron James scored 9 points in transition, his most in any postseason quarter since ESPN started tracking in 2014. pic.twitter.com/JQ3CuOEs9b
– ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 12, 2020
– Duncan Robinson leads the Heat with six points as they struggle shooting in the opening quarter (6-of-15) plus six turnovers
– Goran Dragic checks into the game! He hasn’t played since Game 1 of the Finals (1:09)
Goran Dragic checks in for the first time since Game 1 after tearing his plantar fascia in his left foot.
Competitor ???? pic.twitter.com/m9Pu37flfQ
– ESPN (@espn) October 12, 2020
– The Heat get a quick 5-0 run and cut the lead to 17-16, following Kendrick Nunn’s three-pointer (3:22)
– LeBron James is setting the tone early for the Lakers with six points and four rebounds. Lakers lead 13-8 (6:18).
DON’T MISS NBA FINALS GAME 6 ON ABC RIGHT NOW! ????????
LeBron with the quick handle and SMOOTH finish! ????#NBAFinals presented by YouTube TV pic.twitter.com/s9toJoFvDB
– NBA (@NBA) October 11, 2020
– Duncan Robinson got the hot hand early in Game 6 with two quick threes as the game is tied at 8-8 (7:26)
Duncan Robinson catch, rise up and fire!#NBAFinals on ABC pic.twitter.com/K1HNvUwlcN
– NBA (@NBA) October 11, 2020
– LeBron James starts the game guarding Jimmy Butler as the two stars look set for another epic battle in Game 6
– Anthony Davis gets the first bucket of the game and we’re underway in Game 6!
Pre-game
– Los Angeles Lakers starters: Alex Caruso, Danny Green, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis
Looking for that Fresh start pic.twitter.com/bp8YqIST91
– Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 11, 2020
– Miami Heat starters: Tyler Herro, Duncan Robinson, Jimmy BUtler, Jae Crowder, and Bam Adebayo
We’re ready.#HEATFirstFive pic.twitter.com/xqlLms5DXm
– Miami HEAT (@MiamiHEAT) October 11, 2020
– A huge boost for the Heat with Goran Dragic listed as ‘active’ for Game 6
Goran Dragic is active for tonight’s game. #NBAFinals pic.twitter.com/BZKSNVWf2p
– NBA TV (@NBATV) October 11, 2020
– LeBron James stands alone with the most playoff games in NBA history, playing his 260th in Game 6.
260th playoff game – most in NBA history.
Never missed a postseason contest. pic.twitter.com/WBb59Xo7j9
– Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) October 11, 2020
– Alex Caruso will start in place of Dwight Howard for Game 6 as the Lakers go small
JUST IN: Lakers planning to make a starting lineup change: Alex Caruso in place of Dwight Howard, reports our NBA Insider @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/IwT2A6Y69C
– Stadium (@Stadium) October 11, 2020
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