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Los Angeles Lakers defeat Miami Heat in six games to win 17th NBA title all-time

Oct 11, 2020 | 8:28 PM

The Los Angeles Lakers are the 2019-20 NBA Champions. 

The Lakers defeated the Heat 106-93 in Game 6 of their best-of-seven series in Orlando, Fla.

Los Angeles now has its 17th title, tied with the Boston Celtics for the most all-time among NBA teams. 

LeBron James was named Finals MVP.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 11, 2020.

The Canadian Press