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Cavaliers vs. Lakers picks: LeBron James could make more NBA history on Tuesday
- On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Lakers host the Cleveland Cavaliers at 10:30 p.m. EDT, with Los Angeles seeking to extend its three-game winning streak while Cleveland plays the second of a back-to-back.
- Cleveland holds the season series advantage, having defeated Los Angeles 129-99 on January 29 and won three consecutive matchups against the Lakers seeking to avenge that 30-point loss.
- Luka Doncic averages 36.6 points over his last 10 appearances, while Lakers forward LeBron James contributes 5.7 fast break points per game and Evan Mobley adds 22 points and 10.9 rebounds per contest for Cleveland.
- James is one victory shy of passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar for the most total wins in league history, while the Lakers hold a 25-12 home record and the Cavaliers maintain a 23-14 mark on the road.
- The 41-year-old James could retire this offseason or return to Ohio next season for a final year, while sportsbooks set a potential Cavaliers-Lakers Finals matchup at +5500.
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