Facing off against LeBron James’ former team, the Lakers were unable to get the victory on the road falling against the Cleveland Cavaliers, 116-102. LeBron led all Lakers with 21 points and a season-high 17 rebounds, and Thomas Bryant had his best game of the season scoring 17 off the bench covering for Anthony Davis, who suffered from flu-like symptoms early in the game and was ruled out.
For Cleveland, Jarrett Allen played well in his return to the lineup, scoring 24 points, 19 of which came in the first half, and Donovan Mitchell exploded late to lead all scorers with 43.