Lakers defeat Cavaliers 113-101

Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points and he ignited a conclusive fourth-quarter scoring run along with LeBron James, he led all scorers with 26 points despite shooting 1-of-10 from three-point range. LeBron helped the team with 8 assists 4 of which came during the decisive run. 2 of LeBron's late assists set up Carmelo for successful three-point attempts.

With just five minutes remaining, LeBron James initiated a crucial sequence, throwing cross-court out of a double-team to Kent Bazemore, Kent rotated it to a wide-open Bradley for a 3-pointer

The Lakers scored 10 unreturned including that basket, taking a lead they never renounced. Rookie Evan Mobley led the Cavs with 23 points. Ricky added 18 points off the bench, and Markkanen added 17 points