The Lakers make their first NBA Finals appearance in a decade, while the Heat return to the Finals for the first time since 2014.
"Right now, it don't mean s*** unless I get it done," James told reporters when asked about the significance of playing in a 10th NBA Finals in 11 seasons.Boasting the league's third-best overall record behind the Milwaukee Bucks and the Toronto Raptors, the Lakers entered the playoffs as the No.
The Lakers arrive into the NBA Finals as the overwhelming favorites in the eyes of the majority of bookmakers. The purple and gold are 1/4 favorites with DraftKings and William Hill to win a first NBA title in a decade, while FanDuel and BetMGM both have them at 7/25. The Heat, meanwhile, are 3/1 outsiders with both DraftKings and BetMGM, while FanDuel and William Hill have Miami at 29/10 and 16/5 outsiders respectively.
The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate winning the Western Conference Finals after defeating the Denver Nuggets in five games during the 2020 NBA Playoffs at AdventHealth Arena at the ESPN Wide World Of Sports Complex on September 26 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The Lakers will face the Miami Heat in their first NBA Finals appearance since 2010.
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