The Heat came out firing Sunday night in Orlando, building multiple double digit leads throughout the contest. This marks the Lakers’ first loss in this year’s NBA Finals. The Lakers are now 2-1 on the series. The Lakers bench tied a team postseason-high with 53 points, tied for the second-most bench points in an NBA Finals game since starters were first tracked in 1970-71, according to Elias Sports Bureau. It was the 15th occasion this season in which the reserves combined for 50+ points, and the second of the 2020 NBA Playoffs. Sunday’s contest marked the first loss for the Lakers this postseason when making more three-pointers (10-1) or attempting more free throws (8-1) than their opponent.
Lakers Fall to Heat 104 – 115
