Los Angeles Lakers 99, Cleveland Cavaliers 129
NBA · 2026-01-28 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Los Angeles Lakers 129–99 on 2026-01-28 in NBA play, a 30-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:07 swung win probability 79% → 40%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Los Angeles Lakers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 28 | 27 | 22 | 22 | 99 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 24 | 33 | 42 | 30 | 129 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q1 7:07 swung win probability 79% → 40%.
Why Los Angeles Lakers lost
- Lost Q3 22-42 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 10-0 run ending at Q4 7:49 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 16-10.
- Beaten on the offensive glass 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 12–0 | Q1 7:07 | 79% → 40% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 8–0 | Q1 5:20 | 40% → 68% |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q2 10:27 | 57% → 27% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9–0 | Q3 5:33 | 88% → 99% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 10–0 | Q4 7:49 | 100% → 100% |