Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley gestures after a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade, top left, drives past Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, right, shoots against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) high-fives guard Dalton Knecht (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)