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Cavaliers vs. L.A. Lakers - February 10, 2016

Game Summary

The Cavaliers will wrap up their four-game homestand on Wednesday night when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers for their first of two meetings this season. Tipoff from Quicken Loans Arena is at 8:00 p.m. ET.

Cleveland (37-14) is 29-6 in its last 35 regular season games against Western Conference opponents (15-5 this season). The Wine and Gold have also won 17 of their last 18 regular season games over the West at Quicken Loans Arena (9-1 this season).

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From where to catch all the action to Wednesday's game notes, cavs.com has you covered.

Tune into FOX Sports Ohio, ESPN.

WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 FM La Mega

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Cleveland improved to 21-4 at The Q on Monday night after beating the Sacramento Kings, 120-100. The Cavaliers tallied 120 points, 53 rebounds and 27 assists in the win. It marked the fourth time this season the Cavs scored 120 or more points, as well as the ninth time Cleveland has pulled down 50 or more rebounds. Cleveland is also now 17-1 when dishing out 25 or more assists.

Including Monday’s win against Sacramento, Cleveland has now had three players score 20 or more points eighth times in the last 20 games.

The Wine and Gold went 16-36 (.457) from three-point land Monday night and are now 14-1 this season when shooting .400 or better from beyond the arc. On the season, the Cavs are averaging 10.1 made three-pointers per contest, which is good for 5th-most in the NBA.

The biggest story behind Wednesday's showdown is Kobe Bryant's final game in Cleveland against the Cavaliers.

Bryant, who announced he will be retiring at the conclusion of this season, enters Wednesday's matchup averaging 16.9 points, 4.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists.

Los Angeles (11-43) has struggled in Bryant's swan song, losing 12 of their last 14 games.

Where to Catch the Action

TV: FOX Sports Ohio, ESPN

Radio: WTAM 1100, 100.7 WMMS, 87.7 La Mega

For live in-game updates, follow @cavs, @CavsJoeG, @CavsFredMcLeod, @MrCavalier34, @CavsJMike and @chones22 on Twitter.

Probable Starters/Status Update* presented by  

#2 - Kyrie Irving

#5 - J.R. Smith

#23 - LeBron James

#0 - Kevin Love

#13 - Tristan Thompson

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#6 - Jordan Clarkson

#23 - Lou Williams

#24 - Kobe Bryant

#30 - Julius Randle

#50 - Robert Sacre

Status Update: (Cavs) - Matthew Dellavedova, (Sore Left Hamstring, Out)

Status Update: (Lakers) - Larry Nance Jr., (Sore Right Knee, Out), Roy Hibbert, (Sprained Left Ankle, Probable), Kobe Bryant, (Sore Right Shoulder, Questionable), Anthony Brown, (Sprained Right Ankle, Doubtful)

*Subject to change.

Head-to-Head Matchup

The Cavs swept their two-game regular season series against the Lakers last season, scoring an average of 114.5 points on .513 shooting, including a .429 clip from the three-point line.

The last time these two teams faced off at The Q, Cleveland picked up a 120-105 win on Feb. 8, 2015. In the win, the Cavaliers shot 45-82 (.549) from the field, including 18-33 (.545) from three-point territory, and dished out 31 assists. The Wine and Gold had three players’ notch double-doubles in the win: Kevin Love (32 pts, 10 rebs), Kyrie Irving (28 pts, 10 asts) and LeBron James (22 pts, 10 rebs, 8 asts).

Hardwood Classics Night

The Cavs game presentation for each Hardwood Classics Night will be customized to recognize franchise milestones and memories, while giving a new generation of fans an appreciation for the history and tradition of the team. There will also be a specially-produced Hardwood Classics player introduction video that will connect past and present Cavaliers players together through stunning visuals and effects, as well as music from the era. LEARN MORE

On Deck

After Wednesday's game, the Cavaliers – aside from LeBron and the coaching staff – get a nice week off to gear up for the season’s second half. That second half tips off next Thursday, February 18, against the Bulls in a nationally-televised contest at The Q.GET TICKETS | VIEW FULL SCHEDULE