Lakers center Dwight Howard fouls Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler as he drives to the basket during the first quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
The Lakers missed an opportunity to win their 17th NBA title on Friday night, falling to the Miami Heat, 111-108, in Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Orlando, Fla.
The Lakers will have another chance to win the title Sunday when they tip off against the Heat in Game 6.
Here’s a look at some of the best images from Game 5 taken by longtime Los Angeles Times photographer Wally Skalij.
Lakers center Dwight Howard is held back by Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler while getting into a confrontation with forward Jae Crowder during the first quarter of Game 5 on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward LeBron James grabs a rebound as he is fouled by Miami Heat guard Andre Iguodala during the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler steals the ball from Lakers forward Anthony Davis in the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Miami Heat guard Kendrick Nunn passes in front of Lakers forward Anthony Davis during the second quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis and Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo battle for a loose ball during the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward LeBron James is fouled by Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler while driving to the basket during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers guard Danny Green misses a three-pointer in front of Miami Heat guard Andre Iguodala during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis is fouled by Miami Heat guard Andre Iguodala, right, as Jimmy Butler helps on defense during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward LeBron James shoots a three-pointer with under two seconds left as Miami Heat forward Bam Adebayo defends in Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward LeBron James misses a shot between Miami Heat forwards Jimmy Butler, left, and Jae Crowder during the fourth quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson, center, celebrates with teammate Jae Crowder after making a three-pointer against the Lakers in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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