Cavs sweep Lakers to close out 2024, 122-110 taken at Crypto.com Arena (Los Angeles Lakers)

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Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) controls the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert (3) during the second half at Crypto.com Arena.

LOS ANGELES –– Jarrett Allen scored 27 points and 14 rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers (29-4) to a 122-110 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers (18-14) Tuesday before 18,997 at crypto.com Arena.

Cleveland's bench secured their eighth straight win, outscoring Los Angeles' 32-12 to secure their season-series sweep.

The Cavaliers sank 18 3-pointers against the Lakers, the seventh consecutive game they have made at least that many from deep over their winning streak. 

At the half, Cleveland led 58-53.

Cleveland enters 2025 with an NBA-best record and remains undefeated against the Western Conference (9-0).

Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Evan Mobley scored 20 and Darius Garland scored 14 points with 14 assists.

Austin Reaves scored a season-high 35 points, 10 points and nine assists; Anthony Davis scored 28 points and 13 rebounds, and LeBron James scored 23 points.

After being acquired Monday in a trade with Brooklyn, Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton debuted for the Lakers.

Up Next:

The Cavaliers end their road trip on Friday when they travel to Dallas.

On Thursday, the Lakers will host Portland.

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