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Lakers vs Cavaliers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 on January 28, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 28 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 99 |
| Cavaliers | 24 | 33 | 42 | 30 | 129 |
Top Performers
Lakers
- 29 PTS Luka Dončić
- 6 REB Jarred Vanderbilt
- 6 AST Luka Dončić
Cavaliers
- 25 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 9 REB Jarrett Allen
- 6 AST Jaylon Tyson
Lakers vs Cavaliers Box Score
Los Angeles Lakers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić FG | 29 | 29 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12-20 | 3-8 | 2-6 | -23 |
| Marcus Smart G | 23 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Jake LaRavia F | 26 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2-8 | 0-5 | 2-2 | -9 |
| LeBron James F | 27 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3-10 | 0-3 | 5-6 | -23 |
| Deandre Ayton C | 19 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -20 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Drew Timme F | 12 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -8 |
| Maxi Kleber F | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Jarred Vanderbilt F | 15 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Dalton Knecht G | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Rui Hachimura F | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-7 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -17 |
| Gabe Vincent G | 24 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-6 | 3-5 | 0-0 | -12 |
| Jaxson Hayes CF | 18 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-4 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -6 |
| Bronny James G | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-3 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -1 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylon Tyson F | 29 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8-15 | 3-7 | 1-1 | +29 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 28 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9-21 | 3-9 | 4-4 | +11 |
| Dean Wade FC | 17 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-5 | 2-3 | 1-2 | +17 |
| Sam Merrill G | 23 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 1-2 | +31 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 24 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8-11 | 0-0 | 1-2 | +24 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Tyrese Proctor G | 10 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -5 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 28 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4-6 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +8 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 21 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7-15 | 3-8 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Lonzo Ball G | 12 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 16 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +18 |
| Craig Porter G | 15 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +16 |
| Larry Nance Jr. FC | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -14 |
Lakers vs Cavaliers Recap
Cleveland beat Los Angeles 129-99, a 30-point blowout decided in the third quarter when the Cavaliers outscored the Lakers 42-22. The Cavaliers improved to 29-20 while the Lakers fell to 28-18.
The Lakers held a 4-point edge after one quarter but trailed by 2 at halftime. Cleveland seized control in the third, building a 22-point lead by the end of the period. The Cavaliers shot 51 of 97 from the field while the Lakers made 39 of 81. Cleveland also forced just 8 turnovers against the Lakers' 16.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 25 points. Luka Dončić paced the Lakers with 29 points and 6 assists. The Cavaliers dominated the boards 46-36 and distributed 32 assists to Los Angeles' 21.
The number to know: 17 three-pointers. Cleveland made 17 of 44 from beyond the arc, stretching the floor in the decisive third quarter surge.
Team Stats
| Lakers | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 39-81 | Field Goals | 51-97 |
| 48.1% | FG % | 52.6% |
| 9-32 | 3-Pointers | 17-44 |
| 28.1% | 3P % | 38.6% |
| 12-18 | Free Throws | 10-13 |
| 66.7% | FT % | 76.9% |
| 36 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 8 | Off. Rebounds | 14 |
| 21 | Assists | 32 |
| 7 | Steals | 12 |
| 3 | Blocks | 2 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 8 |
| 16 | Fouls | 15 |
| 10 | Biggest Lead | 34 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lakers | 53.7% | 15.2% | 20.0% | 0.148 |
 Cavaliers | 61.3% | 7.2% | 33.3% | 0.103 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Lakers vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, January 28, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Lakers Spectrum SportsNet · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Lakers vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Lakers last 5
- W @ Bulls 129-118 Jan 26, 2026
- W @ Mavericks 116-110 Jan 24, 2026
- L @ Clippers 104-112 Jan 22, 2026
- W @ Nuggets 115-107 Jan 20, 2026
- W vs Raptors 110-93 Jan 18, 2026
Cavaliers last 5
- W vs Magic 114-98 Jan 26, 2026
- W @ Magic 119-105 Jan 24, 2026
- W vs Kings 123-118 Jan 23, 2026
- W @ Hornets 94-87 Jan 21, 2026
- L vs Thunder 104-136 Jan 19, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 31, 2026 Cavaliers @ Lakers 113-127
More NBA Games on Jan 28, 2026
- Final
Chicago Bulls1-3110
Indiana Pacers2-2113Top: Vučević 25 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2133
Miami Heat0-4124Top: Banchero 31 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2117
Boston Celtics3-1106Top: Brown 21 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks1-3119
Toronto Raptors2-192Top: Bridges 30 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1112
Memphis Grizzlies4-097Top: Jr. 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1118
Dallas Mavericks2-2105Top: Randle 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Golden State Warriors1-3140
Utah Jazz1-3124Top: Curry 27 PTSBox score › - Final
San Antonio Spurs2-2111
Houston Rockets4-099Top: Wembanyama 28 PTS, 16 REBBox score ›
That covers Lakers vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Lakers visit the Clippers Oct 28; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Lakers vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Lakers vs Cavaliers on Jan 28, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 25 points.
What are the Lakers and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Lakers were 28-18 and the Cavaliers were 29-20 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Lakers vs Cavaliers?
Luka Dončić scored 29 for the Lakers. Donovan Mitchell scored 25 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Lakers vs Cavaliers season series?
The Lakers lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.
Who won the last Lakers vs Cavaliers game?
The Lakers beat the Cavaliers 127-113 on Mar 31, 2026 at home.
Where was Lakers vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Lakers vs Cavaliers?
Lakers-Cavaliers: Q1 28-24, Q2 27-33, Q3 22-42, Q4 22-30.
What is next for the Lakers and Cavaliers?
Lakers visit the Clippers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.