Cavaliers Remain Undefeated After Strong Win Over Lakers
CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Cavaliers celebrated a significant victory on Wednesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 134-110, improving their record to a perfect 5-0. This marks the team’s best start since the 2016-17 season, which was also the last time they had a winning streak this strong.
Evan Mobley was a standout performer for the Cavaliers, scoring 25 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 24. Jarrett Allen contributed with 20 points and 17 rebounds. The game also featured a special moment for LeBron James and his son, Bronny, who made his second professional appearance. Bronny scored his first NBA points with a 14-foot jumper late in the game, adding to the emotional atmosphere as his family was in attendance.
The Lakers struggled early on, falling behind by as much as 23 points in the first half. LeBron James led the Lakers with 26 points, and Anthony Davis chipped in with 22 points and 13 rebounds, but their efforts were not enough to overcome the Cavaliers’ early dominance. First-year head coach JJ Redick reflected on his team’s slow start, noting the need for improvement as they faced their second consecutive loss.
Cleveland’s fast-paced gameplay under new head coach Kenny Atkinson has been a notable factor in their success this season. Mitchell’s timely back-to-back three-pointers helped the Cavaliers build an insurmountable lead, reflecting the team’s focus on ball movement and offensive tempo.
Looking ahead, the Lakers will continue their road trip in Toronto, while the Cavaliers will host the Orlando Magic on Friday in a rematch of last year’s Eastern Conference playoff series.
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