The Lakers lost to the Cavaliers in LeBron James' emotional Cleveland farewell game.

In LeBron James' emotional return to Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers lost badly to the Cleveland Cavaliers. The game was widely perceived as a possible farewell to the city where James started his NBA career. In front of an enthusiastic home crowd, the Cavaliers performed admirably and dominated the entire game. The result highlighted the emotional significance of the event, even though precise final scores and player statistics were not disclosed.