Lakers vs. Cavaliers score, results: LeBron James' return to Cleveland spoiled by Donovan Mitchell's 43-point explosion

07 Dec, 2022

There were MVP cheers at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland to celebrate LeBron James' return, however, they weren't the player that you'd think.

Donovan Mitchell stole the spotlight on James his homecoming by exploding for 43 points in the final minutes to lead the Cavaliers over the fast-growing Lakers.

According by online gambling,Los Angeles went into this game with an 8-2 record over the recent 10 games. However, the moment Anthony Davis was forced to quit the game in the first quarter because of influenza-like symptoms, the Lakers were unable to replace the output of their most popular player.

Davis scored just one point, while his opponent, Jarrett Allen, dominated the paint , scoring the score of 24 points and 11 rebound. James had the double-digits with 17 points as well as 17 boards however Mitchell appeared to have an answer for every occasion Los Angeles cut into the Cavaliers advantage.

Match Predictions

In the end, Mitchell as well as the Cavaliers were able to hand James his second defeat to Cleveland as a guest. If you didn't catch any of the game, The Sporting News had you updated including live highlights, live update as well as more about LeBron's return homecoming.