The Cavaliers rode a hot second half to demolish the Lakers, 129-99, to ruin an otherwise emotional and celebratory night for Cleveland native LeBron James.
Los Angeles fans suffered quite the scare in the first half, though, when Luka Dončić tweaked his ankle on the Cavs’ raised court. It’s not a new aspect of Cleveland’s Rocket Arena and the superstar was able to return a few minutes after limping off, but it reminded everyone of the odd court design and sparked criticism; Lakers coach JJ Redick, for one, labeled it a “safety hazard” while speaking to media afterwards.
