The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers 134-110 on Wednesday. Six Cavaliers players scored in double digits, and Evan Mobley contributed 25 points. The Lakers suffered their second defeat despite LeBron James’s return to Cleveland.
Detailed analysis of the Lakers vs. Cavaliers matchup
On Wednesday, the Lakers vs Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse kicked off, where LeBron James returned to play against his former team. Unfortunately, things didn’t go as planned for James and the Lakers, who lost 134-110. LeBron, bouncing back from a rough game against the Suns, couldn’t prevent the team’s second straight loss.
The Cavaliers took control early, leading by double digits after the first quarter and heading into halftime up 67-48. Evan Mobley led Cleveland with 25 points, while Jarrett Allen added 20 points and 17 rebounds. The Lakers struggled on defense, with LeBron and Anthony Davis making early turnovers.
In the fourth quarter, rookie Bronny James entered the game and scored his first NBA points with a jumper, a bright moment in an otherwise tough night for The Lakers.
Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers match player stats
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Field Goal Percentage: Cavaliers 57.7%, Lakers 49.4%.
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Three-Point Percentage: Cavaliers 41.5% (17/41), Lakers 21.4% (6/28).
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Free Throw Percentage: Lakers 84.8%, Cavaliers 62.5%.
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Rebounds: Lakers 37 (5 offensive rebounds), Cavaliers 36 (6 offensive rebounds).
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Assists: Cavaliers 37, Lakers 21.
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Turnovers: Lakers 20, Cavaliers 12.
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Points in the Paint: Cavaliers 68, Lakers 56.
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Personal Fouls: Cavaliers 26, Lakers 7.
