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10 photos from the Lakers’ Game 2 win over the Heat in the NBA Finals

Lakers star LeBron James grabs a rebound in front of Miami's Kelly Olynyk during the second quarter of Game 2.
Lakers star LeBron James grabs a rebound in front of Miami’s Kelly Olynyk during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday in Orlando, Fla.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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The Lakers moved closer to winning their first title in a decade with a 124-114 victory over the Miami Heat in Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday in Orlando, Fla.

The Lakers hold a 2-0 series lead in the best-of-seven championship series. The Finals continue Sunday, with Game 3 tipping off at 4:30 p.m. PDT.

Here’s a selection of 10 images of Game 2 from longtime Los Angeles Times photographer Wally Skalij.

Lakers center Dwight Howard battles for a rebound with Miami's Jae Crowder, left, and Jimmy Butler.
Lakers center Dwight Howard battles for a rebound with Miami’s Jae Crowder, left, and Jimmy Butler in the first quarter of Game 2.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Lakers forward Kyle Kuzma tries to pass under pressure during Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Miami's Kendrick Nunn charges into Lakers guard Alex Caruso during the second quarter of Game 2 on Friday.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward LeBron James battles for a rebound against Miami's Jimmy Butler in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis and Miami's Jae Crowder collide during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis dunks over Miami's Kendrick Nunn and Jimmy Butler.
Lakers forward Anthony Davis dunks over Miami’s Kendrick Nunn, center, and Jimmy Butler during the second quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis scores a basket over the Miami defense in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Miami's Kendrick Nunn, left, knocks the ball away from Lakers guard Rajon Rondo during Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward LeBron James steals the ball from Miami's Jimmy Butler during the fourth quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Lakers forward Anthony Davis grabs a rebound over Miami's Andre Iguodala and Kendrick Nunn.
Lakers forward Anthony Davis grabs a rebound over Miami’s Andre Iguodala (28) and Kendrick Nunn during the third quarter of Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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