The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Los Angeles Lakers, 119 - 108, at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday evening. It was the second night of a back - to - back and fourth game of a seven - game road trip for the Lakers (11 - 19) and despite leading 31 - 26 after one quarter they were out - scored in the following three quarters, leading to their ninth loss in 10 games. Meanwhile the Cavs (19 - 6) rested their big three during their last game on Wednesday and it paid off as they all turned in monstrous nights. Cleveland owned the paint, where they out - scored the Lakers 50 - 30. Both teams tallied 30 assists and shot over 40 percent from long range in the back - and - forth contest. Kevin Love came up big as he finished with 27 points on 11 - of - 20 shooting, along with 17 rebounds, four assists and one steal, in 33 minutes. LeBron James added an equally impressive 26 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, to go along with nine assists, seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Kyrie Irving joined the party with 21 points, 12 assists, six rebounds and three steals. The Cavs sit atop the East and are 6 - 4 on the road as they go on to play in Milwaukee on Tuesday. D'Angelo Russell sat this one out for rest but nonetheless, five players scored in double figures for the Lakers, including Nick Young who drained a career - high eight three - pointers, on his way to a game - high 32 points, on 12 - of - 19 shooting, in 38 minutes. Julius Randle chipped in 16 points on 8 - of - 15 shooting and dished seven assists, in 28 minutes, while Jordan Clarkson tallied 20 points, in 31 minutes off the bench. The Lakers will take on the Hornets in Charlotte on Tuesday, while they are 5 - 12 on the road so far this season.
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