Lakers vs Cavaliers Result: Score, Highlights and Key Moments
Cleveland Cavaliers dominated Los Angeles Lakers 129-99 on Jan 28, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, extending Cavs’ win streak to five. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 25 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Jaylon Tyson added 20 points (8-15 FG). Luka Doncic paced Lakers with 29 points, 6 assists in defeat. Cavs improve 29-20; Lakers drop 28-18.
Lakers vs Cavaliers Match Result
Cleveland pulled away early, leading 57-49 halftime before 42-22 third quarter explosion sealed rout. Final: Cavaliers 129, Lakers 99. Lakers shot 67.4% early but cooled; Cavs balanced attack overwhelmed LA defense. Attendance packed arena witnessed Mitchell’s dagger threes, Tyson’s efficient scoring.
Full Score Summary
| Quarter | Lakers | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 28 | 24 |
| Q2 | 27 | 33 |
| Q3 | 22 | 42 |
| Q4 | 22 | 30 |
| Final | 99 | 129 |
Top Performers from Both Teams
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Donovan Mitchell: 25pts, 5reb, 5ast, 3/3PT
Jaylon Tyson: 20pts (8-15FG, 3-7 3PT), 6reb
Jarrett Allen: Key assists, boards
Los Angeles Lakers:
Luka Doncic: 29pts, 6ast (team-high)
DeAndre Ayton: Free throws clutch
Jarred Vanderbilt: Rebounds, defense
Key Turning Points
Q1 tie 24-24 (1:05) set tone—Mitchell’s step-back sparked Cavs run. Halftime Cavs led 57-49 after Tyson three. Q3 explosion: 42-22 Cavs quarter featured 20-5 streak (6:55 mark), Lakers scored 2 points stretch. Mitchell’s driving float (11:10 Q3) buried LA hopes. Lakers never threatened after 82-111 deficit.
Game Highlights
– Mitchell’s 12-foot floater ties Q3 (57-57)
– Tyson’s 3/7 threes rain early
– Doncic step-back miss seals Cavs run
– Allen-Tyson pick-n-roll dismantles Lakers D
– Vanderbilt defensive boards keep competitive till halftime
Cavs 17-11 home, Lakers 16-10 road slip. Next: Lakers host Suns, Cavs visit Knicks. Fans praise Mitchell’s all-around, question Lakers third-quarter collapse.
Updated Jan 29, 2026 8:42 PM IST. NBA official highlights.
