Published 11:53 IST, October 12th 2020

LeBron James FaceTimes mother Gloria right after winning fourth NBA championship title

After Lakers clinched their 17th NBA championship on Sunday, LeBron James took a moment to FaceTime with his mother, Gloria Marie James.

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Los Angeles Lakers players made sure y had an epic celebration after securing ir record-equalling NBA championship on Sunday. Lakers beat Miami Heat, 106-93, in Game 6, to bring  Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy to Los Angeles for first time since Kobe Bryant did so in 2010.

LeBron FaceTimes mor, dedicated fourth NBA title to Gloria Marie James

While likes of J.R. Smith and Dwight Howard were busy streaming team celebration live on Instagram, LeBron James stepped took a moment to FaceTime with his mor, Gloria Marie James. 35-year-old was captured by reporters speaking to his mor on phone, as he puffed on a celebratory championship cigar.

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While conversation was t entirely picked up by camera microphones, LeBron James could be heard thanking his mor for raising him. 35-year-old even thanked her for everything she went through in doing that. "Everything that you have been through, everything that I've seen, it's thing that can stop me," LeBron said during call. "Cause this sh*t right here, this is thing compared to sh*t you had to go through. God is good, God is great. I hope I continue to make you proud mom."

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LeBron James picked up his fourth NBA Finals MVP on Sunday, after leading his side from front against resilient Miami Heat. 35-year-old scored a 28-point triple-double (14 rebounds and 10 assists) in Lakers' Game 6 win. four-time NBA champion moved past NBA greats like Shaquille O'Neal, Magic Johnson and Tim Duncan (three each), and two behind all-time record of six, held by NBA legend Michael Jordan.

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Lakers vs Heat highlights

Los Angeles Lakers blew Miami Heat out of park right from first whistle. Heat were outplayed in pretty much every aspect on court, including a dismal Q2 which y lost 36-16. While Miami did man to cut  deficit in second half, it was all a little too late for Jimmy Butler and co. Lakers' Anthony Davis finished game with 19 points, 15 rebounds and three assists. Meanwhile, Rajon Rondo came from bench to score 19 points in just 30 minutes of play.

As for Heat, Bam Adebayo led scoring with 25 points, in orwise an underwhelming performance from team. Jimmy Butler mand just 12 points, 7 rebounds and eight assists. 

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(Im Credits: Ben Golliver Twitter)

11:53 IST, October 12th 2020