- Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
- Game Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- Broadcast: ESPN
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This upcoming clash features the Cleveland Cavaliers (28-20) hosting the Los Angeles Lakers (28-17) at Rocket Arena on Wednesday.
In their last game, the Lakers secured a victory against the Bulls, triumphing 129-118. The Lakers registered 15 personal fouls while the Bulls tallied 20. They converted 18 out of 49 attempts from the three-point line. Chicago shot 77.8% from the free throw line, making 14 of 18 attempts. They grabbed 40 rebounds, including 5 offensive boards, and recorded 3 blocks. Chicago also contributed 31 assists and made 5 steals in this match. Defensively, the Lakers allowed their opponents to hit 52.4% of shots from the field, completing 43 of 82 attempts. On offense, they dished out 26 assists, forced 15 turnovers, and made 7 steals. In terms of rebounding, Los Angeles secured 35, including 3 offensive rebounds. They converted 21 of 29 free throw attempts, achieving a rate of 72.4%, and finished with a field goal percentage of 56.1% (46 out of 82), hitting 16 of 33 from beyond the arc.
Luka Doncic shone in this matchup, managing to shoot at an effective 60.0% from the field and tallying 12 assists. He played for 38 minutes and pulled down 7 rebounds, wrapping up the performance with 46 points on 15 of 25 shooting.
The Lakers enter this action with an overall record of 28-17 this season. They average 116.3 points per game (15th in the NBA) with a shooting percentage of 49.6%. From three-point range, the Lakers hit 35.2% (540 of 1,532) and achieve 77.5% from the free throw line. As a unit, Los Angeles is averaging 41.4 rebounds per game and has accumulated 1,123 assists, ranking 24th in the NBA in assists. They are averaging 14.9 turnovers per game and committing 19.4 personal fouls each night.
Defensively, the Lakers force their opponents into 14.6 turnovers per contest while giving away 21.7 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 37.1% shooting from three-point territory and rank 18th in the league for points allowed per game at 116.3. The Lakers’ defense surrenders a shooting percentage of 48.5% (1,911 out of 3,937) and allows 40.6 rebounds per game, ranking 18th in the NBA for assists given up at 1,234.
In their latest outing, the Cavaliers celebrated a 114-98 triumph against the Magic. They secured 38 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 45. They lost possession 16 times while registering 6 steals. The Magic incurred 19 personal fouls, allowing the Cavaliers 27 free throw attempts, of which they successfully converted 19, achieving a rate of 70.4%. Cleveland made 11 out of 25 three-point attempts (44.0%). Overall, the Cavaliers attained 42 of 79 attempts from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 53.2%. The Cavaliers permitted the Magic to complete 38 of 94 attempts (40.4%) and struggled with three-point defense, allowing 11 of 39 attempts (28.2%). They also shot 11 out of 15 from the free throw line (73.3%) and conceded 42 rebounds, 13 of which were offensive.
Donovan Mitchell was key for the Cavaliers, scoring 45 points in 35 minutes, achieving a shooting percentage of 60.0% (15 of 25) while contributing 4 rebounds and 4 assists.
Cleveland’s current season record stands at 28-20. The Cavaliers average 20.5 personal fouls per game and post a free throw percentage of 78.0%. They average 28.2 assists per game (8th in the league) while turning the ball over 14.5 times per game. Cleveland has accrued 5,714 points so far, averaging 119.0 points per game. They collect 44.8 rebounds a game and register a shooting percentage of 47.1% from the floor, ranking 14th in the league.
On the defensive end, the Cavaliers concede 37.6% shooting from distance (670 of 1,782) and opponents make 80.2% of their free throw attempts. Each game, they allow 26.9 assists and 44.3 rebounds, ranking 17th and 16th in the NBA. The Cavaliers rank 20th in points allowed per game with an average of 116.5. They force 15.6 turnovers and allow teams to shoot 46.2% from the field (11th in the league).
Which team will cover the spread in this NBA clash?
Prediction: Choose the Los Angeles Lakers
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