The Cavaliers defeat the Lakers, 114-100. Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Cavaliers with 33 points, five rebounds, and two assists, while Darius Garland added 24 points and seven assists in the victory. LeBron James tallied 27 points, seven rebounds, and four assists for the Lakers, while Russell Westbrook added 19 points and 10 assists in the losing effort. The Cavaliers improve to 8-1 on the season, while the Lakers fall to 2-7.