Jimmy Butler played all but 48 seconds in Heat's stunning Game 5 win over Lakers

“Ain’t body going home yet”: Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler told reporters ahead of Game 5 of 2020 NBA Finals. Playing in his career first NBA Finals series, Butler was a man on a mission on Friday night as he led his side from front in a sensational 111-108 win over LeBron James-led Los Angeles Lakers. Butler and Heat mand for force Game 6 after essentially being written off by most experts and fans. 

Easily best player for Miami Heat this season, Jimmy Butler once again showed his brilliance as he dropped a crucial triple-double in Game 5 including two clutch free throws with just 16 seconds left on clock. Butler scored 35 points and added 12 rebounds and 11 assists in 47 minutes, missing just 48 seconds of play in entire game. 

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NBA Finals live score: Heat clinch Game 5

Miami Heat led Lakers for much of Game 5, entering Q4 with a six-point lead to protect. However, a strong start from 16-time NBA champions meant Heat were quickly facing an early exit from Orlando bubble. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope put Lakers up 97-76 - ir first lead since Q1 with a fine three-pointer with just over six minutes left. reon, match was a to-and-fro affair with lead changing hands seven times until time ran out. 

With mere seconds left to play in final quarter, Danny Green could have handed advant to Lakers, but 33-year-old missed a wide-open for a three-pointer before Markieff Morris threw rebound out of play. Heat mand to hold on to ir slender lead to score ir second win of NBA Finals. Lakers still hold a 3-2 advant in series heading into Game 6. 

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Netizens react to thrilling Lakers vs Heat Game 5

It should come as surprise that netizens were left lauding brilliance of Jimmy Butler, who mand to get his side through in Game 5 despite being up against a 40-point show of LeBron James. LeBron added ar 13 rebounds and seven assists. Anthony Davis finished game with 28 points, 12 rebounds and three assists under his name. Meanwhile, Duncan Robinson added 26 points for Miami Heat. 

Game 6 of 2020 NBA Finals will be played on Sunday, October 11 (Monday, October 12, 5:00 AM IST).

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