Los Angeles at Cleveland

LeBron James returning to Cleveland is always a big deal, and the King gets up for his former team, averaging 28.1 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 7.1 assists in seven games versus the Cavaliers. The Lakers have won their last three road games outside of Los Angeles. They are 11 games above .500 and have a better record than Cleveland. Cleveland has won four in a row, but this is a step-up game for the Cavaliers, and they are not healthy. The Cavaliers' victories during their win streak have come against the Magic twice, the Kings, and the Hornets. Those three teams are a combined 32 games below .500. Not only is Cleveland playing without point guard Darius Garland, its second-leading scorer and top assists player, but Evan Mobley sustained a left calf strain injury in Cleveland's last game. He is estimated to be out for between one and three weeks. Mobley is the Cavaliers' best big man, leading the team in rebounding and blocked shots. Take the Lakers.