Cleveland Cavaliers @ Los Angeles Lakers: Mar 12, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
2-1 · Away
10:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Friday, March 12, 2027
Los Angeles LakersLakers
3-1 · Home

Cavaliers vs Lakers tips off at 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT) on Friday, March 12, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles. TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers).

How to Watch Cavaliers vs Lakers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Friday, March 12, 202710:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM PT
Watch on
Local TV onlyLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Lakers Spectrum SportsNet
Stream
NBA League PassCavaliers: DAZN · Lakers: Spectrum SportsNet+
Arena
Crypto.com ArenaLos Angeles

League Pass carries this game outside both teams' markets; inside them it is on the local channel or stream. Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: NBA League Pass Canada.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Adou ThieroLakersFDay-To-DayKneeOct 20, 2026
Cameron CarrLakersGDay-To-DayObliqueOct 27, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Cavaliers

Lakers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Cavaliers vs Lakers Preview

The Cavaliers are 2-1 this season, while the Lakers are 3-1 this season.

They split last season's series 1-1. The Cavaliers rank 11th in rebounds, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Donovan Mitchell (26.7 points per game) and Luka Dončić (36.0 points per game).

Cavaliers vs Lakers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Previous meetings

Cavaliers vs Lakers Season Stats 2026-27

Cavaliers 3 GPLakers 4 GP
119.3#9
Points per game
128.3#2
120.0#19
Opponent points
120.3#20
46.6%#9
Field goal %
55.0%#1
36.6%#11
Three-point %
41.3%#1
74.4%#17
Free throw %
80.8%#8
46.0#11
Rebounds
35.3#30
26.3#13
Assists
25.8#16
9.7#11
Steals
9.8#9
8.3#2
Blocks
6.0#7
18.0#28
Turnovers
16.0#18

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Hornets3-1–
5Raptors2-10.5
6Cavaliers2-10.5
7Hawks2-21.0
8Pacers2-21.0

Western Conference

#TeamW-LGB
4Trail Blazers3-00.5
5Timberwolves3-11.0
6Lakers3-11.0
7Spurs2-22.0
8Mavericks2-22.0

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Cavaliers vs Lakers FAQs

What time does Cavaliers vs Lakers start?

The Cleveland Cavaliers play the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, March 12, 2027 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Tip-off is 10:00 PM ET (7:00 PM PT).

What channel is Cavaliers vs Lakers on?

Local TV: Rock Entertainment Sports Network (Cavaliers), Spectrum SportsNet (Lakers). Out-of-market fans can stream it on NBA League Pass.

What are the Cavaliers and Lakers records?

Going into this game the Cavaliers were 2-1 and the Lakers were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Cavaliers vs Lakers?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 28: Adou Thiero (Lakers, day-to-day, knee); Cameron Carr (Lakers, day-to-day, oblique); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Cavaliers vs Lakers go last season?

The regular-season series was split 1-1 in 2025-26.

Who won the last Cavaliers vs Lakers game?

The Lakers beat the Cavaliers 127-113 on Mar 31, 2026 at home.

Where is Cavaliers vs Lakers being played?

At Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, the home arena of the Los Angeles Lakers.

Is Cavaliers vs Lakers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Cavaliers and Lakers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (Spectrum SportsNet+ for Lakers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.