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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) looks on with Miami Heat's head coach Erik Spoelstra in the back ground during the first half in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Finals notebook: Around the world, fans are watching

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo, watches play against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Adebayo upgraded to questionable for Game 4 of NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) goes up for a shot between Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler, center left, Tyler Herro (14), and Kelly Olynyk (9) during the second half of Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers picked a good time for a winning streak over Heat

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

The Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22), Kelly Olynyk (9), Meyers Leonard, center rear, Tyler Herro, center front, Andre Iguodala (28) and Jae Crowder (99) walk off the court after their 124-114 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 2 of basketball's NBA Finals, Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Game 3 of NBA Finals looms, Lakers leading Heat 2-0 so far

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler (22) pauses after an apparent injury during the first half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Adebayo, Dragic leave with injuries as Heat routed in Game 1

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Lakers' Anthony Davis (3) slams a dunk against the Miami Heat during the second half of Game 1 of basketball's NBA Finals Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Lakers, LeBron roll in Game 1 of finals, top Heat 116-98

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Miami Heat's Jimmy Butler, right, goes over the top of Boston Celtics' Marcus Smart (36) during the second half of an NBA conference final playoff basketball game Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) **FILE**

Jimmy Butler was an easy get for NBA Finals-bound Heat

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) celebrates a basket against the Boston Celtics late in the second half of Game 4 of an NBA basketball Eastern Conference final, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Heat get chance Friday to oust Celtics, reach NBA Finals

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, center, gathers his team during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C. The Raptors have an NBA championship to defend, a very long stay at the Disney complex awaiting them and plenty of unanswered questions on how the restart of the season will work. As the NBA’s lone Canadian team, there’s an added complexity: The U.S. border. Nurse said Tuesday, June 9, 2020, that his team is still working through various scenarios for having workouts before heading to Disney World near Orlando, Florida along with 21 other teams next month for the restart of the season. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)

Raptors arrive in Florida, set to start prepping for restart

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors' Kawhi Leonard and his girlfriend, Kishele Shipley, watch the Toronto Blue Jays play the Los Angeles Angels during a baseball game Thursday, June 20, 2019, in Toronto. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP) **FILE**

The Latest: Kanter returning to East with Boston Celtics

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

NBA player Giannis Antetokounmpo, of the Milwaukee Bucks, reacts as he accepts the most valuable player award at the NBA Awards on Monday, June 24, 2019, at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP) ** FILE **

Giannis Antetokounmpo wins NBA MVP honors

By Beth Harris - Associated Press

A general view of Oracle Arena during the first half of Game 4 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Friday, June 7, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

The Latest: Toronto Raptors are NBA champions for 1st time

Associated Press

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant (35) walks off the court after sustaining an injury as he is consoled by Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) as Warriors forward Andre Iguodala (9) and guard Kyle Lowry (7) look on during first-half basketball action in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto, Monday, June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kevin Durant returns from injury _ then gets hurt again

By Tim Reynolds - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives pass Toronto Raptors center Serge Ibaka (9) and Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Toronto on Monday June 10, 2019. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP) ** FILE **

Warriors hang on to stay alive, win Game 5 of NBA Finals

By Brian Mahoney - Associated Press

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson walks off the court after practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 4 of the NBA Finals is Friday, June 7, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The Latest: Raptors on the brink, beat Warriors 105-92

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry, middle, gestures next to referee Marc Davis (8) near the front row of fans during the second half of Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals between the Golden State Warriors and the Raptors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. A fan seated courtside for Game 3 of the NBA Finals was ejected after shoving Lowry when the Raptors star crashed into a row of seats while trying to save a ball from going out of bounds on Wednesday night. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) ** FILE **

The Latest: NBA bans Stevens 1 year, fines him $500,000

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard speaks at a news conference after Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors in Oakland, Calif., Wednesday, June 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar) ** FILE **

Raptors could be invited to both White House, Canadian Parliament

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson sits on the bench during practice for the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors Tuesday, June 4, 2019, in Oakland, Calif. Game 3 of the NBA Finals is Wednesday, June 5, 2019 in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

The Latest: Raptors take 2-1 series lead with 123-109 win

Associated Press

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard (2) stretches to keep the ball from Golden State Warriors center Andrew Bogut (12) as he drives to the net during the second half of Game 2 of basketball’s NBA Finals, Sunday, June 2, 2019, in Toronto. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Kawhi Leonard sues Nike over rights to his logo

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse direct his players during basketball practice at the NBA Finals in Toronto, Saturday, June 1, 2019. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

The Latest: Warriors even NBA Finals with 109-104 win

Associated Press