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Los Angeles Lakers ahead Rui Hachimura (28) shoots in entrance of Cleveland Cavaliers ahead Dean Wade (32) within the first half of an NBA basketball recreation, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Cleveland. (AP Photograph/Sue Ogrocki)

CLEVELAND — Evan Mobley scored 25 factors, Donovan Mitchell added 24 and the Cleveland Cavaliers improved to 5-0 with a 134-110 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday evening in a recreation that included a particular homecoming for LeBron James and his son, Bronny.

The win marks the primary time the Cavs have began 5-0 for the reason that 2016-17 season, led by LeBron, and the third time in franchise historical past.

Within the closing minutes, Bronny performed for the second time as a professional and was inserted with 5:16 left. The youthful James, who grew up within the area, made a 14-foot jumper with 2:03 to play for his first NBA factors.

Jarrett Allen added 20 factors and 17 rebounds for Cleveland.

LeBron scored 26 and Anthony Davis had 22 and 13 rebounds for the Lakers, who have been unable to chop into Cleveland’s lead after falling behind by 23 within the first half.

Takeaways

Lakers: A sluggish begin proved expensive, leading to a second straight loss. First-year coach JJ Redick continues to be studying about his crew.

Cavaliers: Cleveland is taking part in at a sooner tempo this season below new coach Kenny Atkinson, who has burdened ball motion and pushing the tempo offensively.

Key second

Mitchell dropped back-to-back 3-pointers because the Cavaliers made 4 treys in a span of 1:45 within the first quarter to open a 19-point lead after one.

Key stats

Coming off the bench early when Darius Garland obtained two early fouls, Caris LeVert scored 16 with six assists. … Regardless of the loss, LeBron has executed nicely in opposition to the Cavaliers, going 19-4 in opposition to them with Miami and L.A.

Up subsequent

The Lakers proceed their journey on Friday in Toronto, whereas the Cavaliers host the Magic in a rematch of final 12 months’s Japanese Convention playoff collection additionally on Friday.