Cavaliers and Lakers Prepare for West Coast Clash with Injury Concerns Looming

Cleveland aims to extend its dominant season record against a shorthanded Lakers team navigating key player uncertainties.

The Cleveland Cavaliers, boasting a league-best 28-4 record, enter the matchup on a seven-game winning streak, all by double digits.
The Los Angeles Lakers face significant injury uncertainties, with Anthony Davis (ankle) and LeBron James (illness) listed as questionable for the game.
Cleveland's success has been driven by its elite defense, anchored by Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, and a high-scoring offense led by Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.
The Lakers recently traded D'Angelo Russell to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith, who is expected to debut and bolster their wing defense.
Cleveland won the previous matchup against Los Angeles on October 30 with a decisive 134-110 victory, showcasing their dominance on both ends of the court.