
“You always want to spoil the homecoming,” Mitchell said with a smile. Mitchell, who has Cleveland fans dreaming of another title run, took over in the second half and scored 29 points with the kind of performance James had routinely during his 11 seasons for the Cavs. With Anthony Davis missing the final three quarters because of illness, the Cavs improved to an NBA-leading 11-1 on their floor, their best start at home since 2015-16, when James led them to a championship. Mitchell scored a season-high 43 points and Jarrett Allen returned from injury to add 24, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 116-102 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in James' only visit home this season. A 3-point basket by Mitchell from the left wing finished the Lakers.Mitchell scored a season-high 43 points.James made his only return to Cleveland of the season.Donovan Mitchell got to play against his childhood idol, LeBron James.
