Lakers defeat Heat, take 2-0 lead in NBA Finals

LeBron James scored 33 points and Anthony Davis 32 as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the shorthanded Miami Heat, 124-114, Friday night to take a two game lead in the NBA Finals.

Lakers to open NBA Finals Wednesday against Miami Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers will begin their first appearance in the NBA Finals since 2010 on Wednesday against the Miami Heat, who defeated three higher-seeded opponents to reach their first finals since 2014.