Los Angeles Lakers vs Miami Heat Prediction & Betting Tips - NBA

Prediction published on 09/10/2020, 11:59  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 09/10/2020 at 12:59 in Basketball Predictions

The LA Lakers are just one win away from winning the NBA title. They lead the best-of-seven series against Miami Heat 3-1 with three matches to go, so Miami have to win three in a row to lift the title. The Lakers won the first two matches of this final but then lost the third by 11 points. Jimmy Butler was the star man for the Heat in that match with 40 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists. However, in the latest match, he was unable to repeat those heroics. He could only manage 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Nearly a triple double but not quite.

Starring for the Lakers in match four were LeBron James with 28 points, 12 rebounds and eight assists. The Lakers led by two points at half-time and extended that lead to five by the end of the third quarter. It was still a tight match going into the final stages but Anthony Davis secured the win with a three-pointer 39.5 seconds from time. Goran Drajic is doubtful for this game and that will be a big miss for Miami.  Their opponents are now 15-4 for the play-offs and that is the record of champions. They will need just one more big effort from James and Davis to win the NBA title. They have the best offence and can be backed to win the match and title.