Things are going badly for the Miami Heat that in the Italian night had to collect the second knockout in the final series in the NBA, against the Los Angeles Lakers in top condition.
The final score of 124-114 for the Californians does not say everything about what has been seen on the pitch, where Lebron James dominated far and wide, touching the triple double (33 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists) together with Anthony Davis (32 points and 14 rebounds).
Miami defended itself as best it could, forced opponents to foul many times and earned many free throws to dampen the Lakers' run.
But above all Miami had to face the yellow-violet squadron without its two stars, Bam Adebayo and Goran Dragic who got injured during the first game and whose absence was very heavy.
The counterattack of the Heat therefore fell on the shoulders of Jimmy Butler, author of a great game, a lone knight for an impossible feat, who put his seal on 25 points, 8 rebounds and 13 assists.
Coach Erik Spoelstra also tried the surprise card, with the bench player Kelly Olynyk (24 points and 9 rebounds) but it wasn't enough.
The Lakers are too strong under the basket and in all areas of the field;
Lebron James' team took the lead immediately in the first quarter of time and were chased throughout the race.
Eventually he took home the well-deserved success.
Miami will need a miracle on Sunday night to reopen the Finals and continue to hope.