Here we are again: the Lakers have yet another chance to close out the Heat in Game 6 of the NBA Finals.
LA failed to get the job done in Game 5, falling 111-108 to Miami in what was the best game of the series so far. The highlight of the night was the battle between LeBron James and Jimmy Butler.
James had a game-high 40 points to go with 13 rebounds in seven assists in the losing effort. Some questioned whether or not James made the right decision on LA's next-to-last possession when, down 109-108, he kicked out to a wide open Danny Green at the top of the key instead of shooting against a quadruple team from Miami.
On the other side, Butler "left it all out there" in his 35-point, 12-rebound and 11-assist triple-double, playing a grueling 47 minutes to will his team to survival. Butler has been crucial in both Heat victories this series; he had 40 points, 13 assists and 11 rebounds in the Game 2 win. That means he's had an average line of 37.5 points, 11.5 rebounds and 12 assists in the two Finals wins, compared to 23.3 points, 6.7 rebounds and 9.0 assists in the three losses. Miami has needed him to play out of this world so far, but the question is whether he can keep it up after playing so many minutes.
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Here is a complete guide to watching Lakers vs. Heat in Game 6 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 6 of the NBA Finals between the Lakers and Heat tips off Sunday 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: Sunday, Oct. 11
- Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Game 6 of the NBA Finals is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Oct. 11. 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 6 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