US EditionCavaliers Spoil LeBron James' Return, Riding Big 3rd Quarter to 129-99 Romp
Cleveland outscored Los Angeles by 20 points in the third quarter, led by Donovan Mitchell's 25 points, marking the Cavaliers' fifth straight win, sources said.
- On Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 in Cleveland, spoiling LeBron James' return to Northeast Ohio.
- In the third quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers seized control by outscoring Los Angeles 42-22, with a 25-8 run featuring Donovan Mitchell scoring eight and Jaylon Tyson seven.
- Donovan Mitchell paced the Cavs with 25 points and Jaylon Tyson added 20, while De'Andre Hunter contributed 19 and Jarrett Allen had 17 points and nine rebounds.
- LeBron James managed only 11 points in 27 minutes and teared up during a timeout watching 2007 highlights, and the loss was his worst in Cleveland as a visiting player, leaving the Lakers 3-2 on their seven-game road trip.
- The victory positions Cleveland Cavaliers with a season-best fifth straight victory, and multiple sources said they would welcome LeBron James back amid growing optimism he could finish his career in Cleveland.
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The Lakers lose their game at the Cleveland Cavaliers - but remembers a scene from a time-out. The NBA superstar is filled with affection and reacts emotionally.
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Lakers routed by Cavaliers in LeBron James’ emotional return to Cleveland
CLEVELAND — LeBron James made an emotional return to Cleveland then battled through what was likely his worst game ever as a Cavaliers opponent. Donovan Mitchell scored 25 points, Jaylon Tyson had 20 and the Cleveland Cavaliers used a big third quarter to beat the Lakers 129-99 and spoil James’ return to Northeast Ohio. More than two decades after the Cavaliers drafted him first overall in 2003, James returned to his hometown and scored only 11 …
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