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    Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers

    CLE
    Cleveland CavaliersCavaliersCLE
    12-28, 6-14 Away
    99
    12-28, 6-14 Away
    Final
    1234T
    Cavaliers
    CLE
    2721222999
    Lakers
    LAL
    21263744128
    LAL
    Los Angeles LakersLakersLAL
    33-7, 16-4 Home
    128
    33-7, 16-4 Home
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    CLE
    CLE
    LAL win season
    1-0
    LAL
    LAL
    99
    Game 1@ LAL
    Final
    128

    Game Information

    Los Angeles, CA

    crypto.com Arena

    Referee:Kevin Cutler

    Referee:Dedric Taylor

    Referee:Tony Brothers

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    2025-26 Standings

    Eastern Conference
    CentralWLPCTGBSTRK
    Detroit6022.732-W3
    Cleveland5230.6348W1
    Milwaukee3250.39028L1
    Chicago3151.37829L2
    Indiana1963.23241L2
    Western Conference
    PacificWLPCTGBSTRK
    LA Lakers5329.646-W3
    Phoenix4537.5498W1
    LA Clippers4240.51211W1
    Golden State3745.45116L3
    Sacramento2260.26831L1
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    Jalen Brunson wary of Stephon Castle's defensive prowess

    Jalen Brunson wary of Stephon Castle's defensive prowess

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    Gregg Popovich a welcome resource for Finals-bound Spurs

    Gregg Popovich a welcome resource for Finals-bound Spurs

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