Cleveland Cavaliers 113, Los Angeles Lakers 127
NBA · 2026-03-31 · Winner: Los Angeles Lakers
Los Angeles Lakers defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 127–113 on 2026-03-31 in NBA play, a 14-point result. A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:03 swung win probability 100% → 100%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 34 | 19 | 30 | 30 | 113 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 32 | 33 | 45 | 17 | 127 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 8-0 home team run ending at Q3 0:03 swung win probability 100% → 100%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q3 30-45 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 8-0 run ending at Q3 0:03 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Outscored 24-14 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Lakers | 8–0 | Q3 0:03 | 100% → 100% |