LeBron James
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LeBron James has been the best player of the Los Angeles Lakers in the first half of Game 5 against the Miami Heat.

James scored 21 points (9/11 shooting), four rebounds and three assists, as the Lakers are down by four at halftime (60-56).

James and the Lakers want to earn the victory to close out the series and win their 17th NBA championship.

For his part, Jimmy Butler has 22 points for the Heat after the first 24 minutes of the game.