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Jimmy Butler, Heat not ready to leave bubble as they spoil Lakers’ celebration plans

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — The Los Angeles Lakers — sporting the Black Mamba uniforms designed by the late Kobe Bryant that were undefeated in the postseason— intended to finish off the Miami Heat on Friday night in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.

Anthony Davis laced up trophy gold Nike “5 Rings” Kobe 5 prototype shoes for the clash. If the game were poker, the Lakers were going all in.

Miami had other plans.

“You’re hearing how they’re putting the black jerseys on and sh-- and how they haven’t lost a game in those and people start talking about that.