Russell, James Lead Lakers Over Cavaliers to Move Into 8th Place

Russell, James Lead Lakers Over Cavaliers to Move Into 8th Place
Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers forward Marcus Morris Sr. (24)during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on April 6, 2024. William Liang/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES—D’Angelo Russell scored 28 points, LeBron James added 24 and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to four with a 116–97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday, April 6, moving into eighth place in the Western Conference.

Anthony Davis added 22 points and 13 rebounds as the Lakers improved to 45–33 with their ninth win in 10 games.