In the American Basketball League (NBA), the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 116-102 with a 43-point contribution from Donovan Mitchell.
The NBA continued with 3 matches. The 3rd placed Cavaliers of the Eastern Conference defeated the Lakers at home to get their 16th win in Game 25.
Playing with the Cavaliers with 43 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals, Mitchell became the most influential name on the field. Jarrett Allen scored 24 points, 11 rebounds and Darius Garland scored a “double double” with 21 points and 11 assists. Cedi Osman scored 6 points.
Anthony Davis, who has been in form for the last weeks in Lakers, had to leave the field at the end of the first quarter due to flu-like symptoms. All-star Davis scored only 1 point.
LeBron James, who had a “double double” with 21 points and 17 rebounds, and Thomas Bryant, who came from the edge and produced 19 points and 9 rebounds, tried to keep the Lakers alive.
Results
Cleveland Cavaliers v Los Angeles Lakers: 116-102
Miami Heat-Detroit Pistons: 96-116
Denver Nuggets-Dallas Mavericks: 115-116