Published 14:31 IST, October 5th 2020
LeBron James walks off court 10 seconds before the final buzzer in Game 3; fans FURIOUS
Angry fans react as Lakers talisman LeBron James walked off the court with 10 seconds to spare as the Miami Heat got their first win of the NBA Finals series.
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NBA world might have felt that Miami Heat will get turned over for third time in a row against Los Angeles Lakers in ir NBA Finals due to a weaker squad but Erik Spoelstra's side had or plans on Sunday. Heat superstar Jimmy Butler stole show in Game 3 as he grabbed 40 points to guide Eastern Conference giants to a 115-104 win and help his team get ir first victory in series. However, LeBron James and some of his teammates didn't bor to stay until end of ir loss as y appeared to walk off court with 10 seconds to spare in final quarter.
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Lakers vs Heat Game 3: Lebron James walks off court with 10 seconds on clock
Three-time NBA champion LeBron James was first Laker to walk off court on Sunday night as Miami Heat were adding finishing touches to ir Game 3 win at NBA Finals. Heat were dribbling out clock to end game and LeBron couldn't be bored to wait and witness final scenes as his teammates soon followed him off court. 35-year-old was seen leaving floor with 10 seconds remaining before buzzer officially ended game and faced severe criticism for his decision to walk off before game officially ended.
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ESPN broadcaster Mark Jackson saw James leave earlier than usual and said, "This is t a good look for Lakers." Several viewers also ticed NBA icon heading down tunnel before final buzzer and Lakers supporters took to social media to rip into 16-time NBA All-Star, labelling LeBron James' attitude an "embarrassment" while some ors termed him a "sore loser". James finished game with 25 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
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Lakers vs Heat Game 3: Jimmy Butler and LeBron James trash talk
Some NBA fans believed that LeBron wasn't er to stay until end of game due to his on-court exchange with Heat star Jimmy Butler. Minutes before end of fourth quarter, Butler was seen telling James and Lakers squad y were "in trouble". Butler later explained that James had initially aimed exact same words at Heat at end of first quarter.
However, in a post-game interview, James revealed that his decision to walk off before final buzzer was due to "frustration". Lakers still hold a 2-1 lead in series, having lost Game 3 against Miami Heat in NBA Finals on Sunday. NBA Finals Game 4 is scheduled to begin on Tuesday night 9:00 pm ET (Wednesday, 6:30 am IST).
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14:31 IST, October 5th 2020