Shaquille O’Neal Says the Los Angeles Lakers Want to Face Miami Heat in NBA Finals

Published 09/27/2020, 1:00 PM EDT

The Los Angeles Lakers have defeated the Nuggets to become the first 2020 NBA finalists. This is the first time since the breakup of Kobe and Shaq that The Lake Show has witnessed such a dynamic duo in James and Davis. Moreover, both superstars delivered when it mattered the most.

Although the Lakers held a 3-1 lead, the Nuggets were never counted out due to their amazing comeback prowess. They had already erased a 3-1 deficit twice, so maybe they could do it once again.

But LeBron James and the Lakers came right out of the gates at them. LBJ finished with a phenomenal 38 point triple-double, including 16 fourth-quarter points!

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Davis’ 27 point performance, coupled with King James’ triple-double was too much to handle for the Nuggets. As a result, the Lakers will make their first NBA Finals appearance for the first time since 2010.

Right now, the Lakers could face either Miami or Boston in the finals. But according to NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, the Lakers want to face the Heat in the finals.

“They [Lakers] just gonna sit back celebrate tonight and say we are gonna play Boston or Miami. But someone tells me they want the Miami Heat.”

Shaq’s sources say Lakers want Miami.
Give them what they want @MiamiHEAT. pic.twitter.com/Q6izhcHnbo
— Brendan Tobin (@Brendan_Tobin) September 27, 2020

On the other hand, Deke Digital’s Gregory Moore believes that Shaq’s take is wrong.

“Surprised that Shaq would say LeBron would want Miami in the Finals. It’s not personal for LeBron. It’s about legacy. Easy. LeBron wants the Celtics in the Finals. Lakers matter more when the Celtics matter, and vice versa. Hail to the King tonight.”

Surprised that Shaq would say LeBron would want Miami in the Finals. It’s not personal for LeBron. It’s about legacy. Easy. LeBron wants the Celtics in the Finals. Lakers matter more when the Celtics matter, and vice versa. Hail to the King tonight.
— Gregory Moore (@gregorymoore) September 27, 2020

Whatever be the case, the Lakers have done their job and now they just need to wait for their opponents to arrive. They are just four wins away from winning it all, and that should be the focus.

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Is Shaq right about the Lakers vs Heat finals?

The Miami Heat have played at an elite level this postseason. In fact, they were the ones to eliminate the Bucks, who had the best record in the league. Moreover, the team made it to the ECF with sheer hard work and dedication.

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The Heat currently holds a 3-2 lead against the Boston Celtics and could put the series to bed in Game 6.

But what do you think? Is Shaq right about the Lakers vs Heat Finals? Or will the Celtics make a comeback?

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Aikansh Chaudhary is an NBA columnist for Essentially Sports. Previously, he helped rank various websites using the latest SEO techniques, and wrote over 2000 articles during his stint as a freelance writer. A die hard Lakers fan, Aikansh will forever uphold LeBron James as the GOAT.

Shaquille O’Neal Says the Los Angeles Lakers Want to Face Miami Heat in NBA Finals

Is Shaq right about the Lakers vs Heat finals?

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