Lakers equal Celtics’ record by clinching 17th NBA title against Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers’ players celebrate after winning Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Oct 11 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (AP pic)

LAKE BUENA VISTA: The Los Angeles Lakers captured a record-tying 17th NBA championship on Sunday with a 106-93 victory over the Miami Heat that sealed the best-of-seven title series 4-2.

The Lakers’ victory tied them with the Boston Celtics for most championships in NBA history and capped an unprecedented season that resumed in July at a spectator-free campus at Disney World in Florida after a four-month hiatus brought on by the Covid-19 outbreak.

LeBron James led the way for the Lakers, scoring 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists while spearheading a defensive masterclass that doused the Heat’s offence.

The Lakers, who won their first title since 2010, also got a key contribution from Rajon Rondo as the veteran point guard delivered an early offensive burst that helped them to a 28-point halftime lead.

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