Los Angeles Lakers @ Cleveland Cavaliers
28-18, 16-10 Away
99
28-18, 16-10 Away
29-20, 17-11 Home
129
29-20, 17-11 Home
Matchups
Game Information
Cleveland, OH
2025-26 Standings
Western Conference
| Pacific | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Lakers | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Phoenix | 45 | 37 | .549 | 8 | W1 |
| LA Clippers | 42 | 40 | .512 | 11 | W1 |
| Golden State | 37 | 45 | .451 | 16 | L3 |
| Sacramento | 22 | 60 | .268 | 31 | L1 |
NBA News
Hawks' Nickeil Alexander-Walker named Most Improved Player
Nickeil Alexander-Walker was named this season's Most Improved Player on Friday, marking the second straight Atlanta Hawks player to win the award.
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Rockets rule out Kevin Durant (ankle) for Game 3 vs. Lakers
Rockets star Kevin Durant won't play in Game 3 of Houston's first-round playoff series against the Lakers on Friday night because of a sprained left ankle.
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Former employee's discrimination lawsuit against Suns dismissed
A former Suns security employee's lawsuit, which cited allegations of discrimination, harassment and retaliation, was voluntarily dismissed on Thursday with prejudice, and the team said there was no settlement.
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