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NBA Finals: Social media reacts to an epic LeBron James vs. Jimmy Butler duel in Game 5

The Los Angeles Lakers came into Game 5 ready to win their franchise's 17th NBA championship, and for LeBron James, claiming his fourth NBA title.

Jimmy Butler had other plans.

With the Miami Heat's season on the line, Butler stepped up and went shot for shot with James late in a fourth quarter that saw numerous lead changes and big time plays made by both sides.

Butler's clutch free throws late and a key turnover by Markieff Morris eventually clinched a Game 5 win for the Heat, 111-108.