Published 10:46 IST, October 7th 2020
LeBron James bulldozes Tyler Herro en route powerful dunk, NBA fans start memefest
Heat rookie Tyler Herro was left on the floor after his failed attempt to stop LeBron James' fast break during the first quarter of Game 4 of the NBA Finals.
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James is an absolute tank when it comes to marauding in the open court. Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro learnt it the hard way on Tuesday after his failed attempt to stop LeBron in his tracks ended up with him playing catch up with the floor.
LeBron James dunk leaves Tyler Herro on the floor
The Lakers were leading 13-12 in Q1 when LeBron James made a quick interception on a pass meant for Tyler Herro. With LeBron off on a fast break, Herro had little to no chance of stopping the 35-year-old from completing a simple basket. The 20-year-old still tried to get in the way of the Lakers star, only to get elbowed off his path onto the floor. LeBron James slammed another two points, extending the Lakers' lead to 15-12.
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The NBA seems to be churning out memes on quite a frequent basis. After Tyler Herro went viral for his 'mean face' during Game 3 of the NBA Finals, it was the turn of LeBron and Tyler to go viral with the latest meme. Fans were quick to react to the Q1 collision between the 250lbs LeBron James and 195lbs Tyler Herro. Here are some of the best reactions online:
Lakers vs Heat live score
Los Angeles Lakers took a 27-22 lead in Q1 before Miami Heat managed to cut back the deficit to just two points heading into half time. Thereafter, the Lakers dominated proceedings as LeBron and co. managed to keep a healthy lead over their rivals at all times, eventually winning the game, 102-96. The Lakers are now 3-1 up in the NBA Finals series, just one win away from winning their first championship since 2010.
LeBron James finished with a game-high 28 points. The three-time NBA champion added another 12 rebounds and eight assists. Anthony Davis scored 22 points and added nine rebounds and four assists. The likes of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Danny Green contributed with 15 and 10 points, respectively.
For Miami, Jimmy Butler led the scoring charts with 22 on the board. The 31-year-old added 10 rebounds and nine assists. Tyler Herro scored 21 points, seven rebounds and three assists. Duncan Robinson scored 17 points while a returning Bam Adebayo dropped 15 points on Tuesday.
Game of the series will be played on Friday, October 9.
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(Image Credits: NBA Official Website, LA Lakers Twitter)
Updated 10:46 IST, October 7th 2020