Author: Mark Medina, USA TODAY

LeBron James has been unfairly criticized for passing to an open Danny Green, who missed a 3-pointer in the final seconds of a Game 5 loss to the Heat

Two days after a poor outing, Anthony Davis scored 22 points, hit a huge dagger 3 late and played stifling defense to help the Lakers top the Heat.

Miami Heat star Jimmy Butler’s offseason and in-season work, plus coach’s encouragement, lead to big games against Los Angeles Lakers in NBA Finals.

The Lakers were upset with themselves for squandering a chance to take a commanding series lead while Goran Dragic and Bam Adebayo remain sidelined.

LeBron James and Anthony Davis became the first Lakers teammates since Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal with 30 points each in an NBA Finals game.

Heat starters Goran Dragic, Bam Adebayo and Jimmy Butler all suffered varying injuries in Game 1, but Dragic’s could keep him out of the next game.

Boston has reached the Eastern Conference Finals in three of the past four years, but have nothing to show for it. What is next?

The eight NBA teams that did not get invited to the bubble have reconvened for voluntary group practices. Here’s what they are trying to accomplish.

LeBron James defended his critiques of law enforcement officers after the LA Lakers’ Game 3 loss to the Denver Nuggets.