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Los Angeles Lakers lean on defense in dominant Game 6 win vs. Miami Heat, capture first NBA championship in a decade

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Capping the longest season in NBA history with a defensive performance for the ages, the Los Angeles Lakers won it all for the first time in a decade.

350 days after the season began, the Lakers have won the 2019-20 NBA championship.

In a 106-93 close-out Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat, LeBron James recorded 28 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists to win his fourth ring and third championship with three different franchises, while Anthony Davis added 19 points, 15 rebounds and 2 blocks.