Wow, this team's in such disarray that former MVP Westbrook's coming off the bench. That's some poor list management right there, then you see that most of the team from last season's no longer even in the NBA, haha. It may not be working with Westbrook, but I find it hard to believe Nunn's better suited in the role. Westbrook comes in off the bench and impacts right away. Mitchell settles the Cavs and Garland late in the term. Just get in the way, fall down and hold your head and blocking fouls become offensive fouls and a potential flagrant these days. Even after the refs review it, they still leave it as an offensive foul, when it's obviously not... that's gotta be so frustrating. The Lakers up 6 at the quarter break. Love with multiple defensive stops, including a block on LeBron at the rim. The Lakers consistently getting it to Davis inside, getting the Cavs bigs in foul trouble. LeVert with good back to back baskets to end the half, the Lakers remain up 6. Mitchell getting it done, looking very comfortable in the offense. The Cavs on an 11-0 run take the lead. Westbrook getting a bit shot-happy after his early success and Cleveland hold a 7-point lead going into the last. The Cavs quickly double the lead starting the 4th and close it out comfortably. The Lakers actually shot better than the Cavs from both the field and 3, but Cleveland got significantly more production at the line. The Cavs also +5 on the boards, with less turnovers. Mitchell with an efficient 33 points and 5 boards. Garland 24 points, 7 assists. Allen 16 points, 11 boards, 2 steals and 2 blocks. For the Lakers, Davis 19 points, 12 boards, just 1 turnover. LeBron 23 points, 7 boards, just 1 turnover.
3. (Cle) D. Mitchell, 2. (Lal) A. Davis, 1. (Cle) D. Garland.
3. (Cle) D. Mitchell, 2. (Lal) A. Davis, 1. (Cle) D. Garland.