With the Lakers holding a 2-1 lead over the Heat in the 2020 NBA Finals, Tuesday's Game 4 feels like it will mark a turning point.
Of the 259 NBA playoff series in which a team has held a 3-1 lead, the team with the advantage has emerged victorious 246 times. Underdogs like the 2016 Cavaliers and 2020 Nuggets stick out in recent history because they overcame the odds, but the fact is 3-1 usually means it's time to start packing bags.
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If Miami wants to avoid that deficit, it will need another outstanding performance from Jimmy Butler, who went off for 40 points, 13 assists, 11 rebounds, two steals and two blocks in a Game 3 win. The Heat could also be getting some help in the form of Bam Adebayo, who was upgraded to questionable on the injury report after missing Games 2 and 3 with a neck strain.
As for the Lakers, they will look to recover after fumbling a great opportunity to take a commanding 3-0 lead. Anthony Davis had a particularly rough outing in Game 3 (15 points, five rebounds, five turnovers), so expect Los Angeles to get him more involved this time around.
Here is a complete guide to watching Lakers vs. Heat in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, including the start time, how to live stream and a full TV schedule for the series.
What channel is Lakers vs. Heat on?
- TV channel: ABC
- Live stream: WatchESPN, fuboTV
Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Heat tips off Tuesday night on ABC. There are several streaming options, including WatchESPN and fuboTV, which offers a seven-day free trial.
What time does Lakers vs. Heat start?
- Date: Tuesday, Oct. 6
- Time: 9 p.m. ET
Game 4 of the NBA Finals is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Oct. 6. As has been the case throughout the playoffs, there will not be any fans in attendance outside of select guests of players.
How to live stream NBA Finals games
It's easy for cable subscribers to stream the NBA Finals by signing into WatchESPN on any device. For everyone else, the process is more complicated.
There are several OTT TV streaming options that carry ABC, including fuboTV, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and AT&T Now. They all require signups through their respective websites. Of those services, fuboTV, Hulu and YouTubeTV offer free-trial options.
Below are links to each live streaming option for Game 4 of Lakers vs. Heat.
- fubo TV (free trial)
- Sling
- Hulu (free trial)
- YouTube TV (free trial)
- AT&T Now
NBA Finals schedule 2020
(All times Eastern)
| Date | Game | Time | National TV |
| Sept. 30 | Game 1 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 2 | Game 2 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 4 | Game 3 | 7:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 6 | Game 4 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 9 | Game 5 | 9 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 11 | Game 6* | 7:30 p.m. | ABC |
| Oct. 13 | Game 7* | 9 p.m. | ABC |
* If necessary
