Cavaliers Secure Eighth Straight Win, Spoil LeBron's Milestone Game

Jarrett Allen scored a season-high 27 points, while Donovan Mitchell added 26 as the Cleveland Cavaliers extended their winning streak to eight games with a 122-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The game marked LeBron James’ first appearance after turning 40, where he scored 23 points and made history as the first player to play in both his teens and 40s.

Evan Mobley contributed 20 points for the Cavaliers, who boast an NBA-best 29-4 record, including 9-0 against Western Conference teams. Darius Garland also shone with a season-high 14 assists. For the Lakers, Austin Reaves delivered a season-high 35 points, 10 assists, and nine rebounds, while Anthony Davis added 28 points and 13 boards. Despite their efforts, Los Angeles fell to 18-14, sitting seventh in the West. Sam Merrill exited with a sprained ankle in the second quarter.