Lakers Lose to Cleveland Cavaliers 119-108
- Updated: December 18, 2016
The Los Angeles Lakers fell to the defending champion Cleveland Cavilers 119-108. For Timofey Mozgov the pre-game was all smiles as he received his world championship ring.
For the Los Angeles Nick Young led the team in scoring as he poured in 32 points including 8 three-pointers. D’Angelo Russell rested after playing in the club’s Friday night win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Julius Randle added 16 points while Luol Deng chipped in 15. Rookie Brandon Ingram was just shy of a triple-double as he had 9 points, 9 assists, and 10 rebounds.
Jordan Clarkson and Lou Williams reached double digits off the bench with 20 and 12. Kevin Love had a monster game with 27 points and 17 rebounds.
LeBron James scored 16 points in the fourth quarter and ended up with 26 points, 9 assists, and 7 rebounds. Kyrie Irving recorded a double double wit 21 points and 12 assists. J.R. Smith chipped in 14 as well.
Los Angeles will have a few off days before they take on the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night.
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