After the defeat in Sacramento, the Cleveland Cavaliers were again in California tonight. Anderson Varejao (18 pts, 18 rebounds) and co were in Los Angeles to play the Lakers. The men of Mike Brown managed to leave the Staples Center with a victory, 118-120 after the extension shoot missed by Nick Young (28 points off the bench).

After a good start (23-28), the Cavs decreased performance in the second quarter. Wesley Johnson (17 points), Jodie Meeks (26 points) and others scored 40 units and the Lakers lead to the break, 63-57. A passivity that has the gift to irritate the former Lakers coach renowned for his defensive rigor “We have the ability to score points, we just have to understand that we must defend first …,” he said at the end of the meeting.

After the break, Luol Deng (27 points 5/5 3-pointers) set the example to his partners that inflict 0-12 to the band of Pau Gasol (20 points , 12 rebounds) to take control of the meeting (22-31 Q3). Winning the last quarter will not be enough for Angelinos who suffered their 11th defeat over 13 games.