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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Los Angeles Lakers Recap - Lakers Win 113-101

Los Angeles got 26 points from LeBron James en route to a 113-101 victory over Cleveland on Friday at Staples Center.

Los Angeles was the ATS victor, as they covered the -8.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 221.0 were rewarded at the payout window.

Los Angeles got 24 points from Carmelo Anthony and another 19 points from Russell Westbrook. LeBron James contributed 8 assists, while Anthony Davis cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

Cleveland got 23 points from Evan Mobley in a losing cause and another 18 points from Ricky Rubio. Darius Garland contributed 11 assists for the Cavaliers, while Jarrett Allen had 9 rebounds.

Los Angeles won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 42-36.

Next game, Los Angeles takes its act home to face Houston looking for another win. For Cleveland, they head on the road to face Phoenix.