Home / NBA NBA results: Cavaliers vs Lakers, full scores and standings as LeBron James, Luka Doncic react Results, highlights and standings from the NBA Written by Ben Miller Last Update: April 1, 2026 12:07:58 pm BST 5 min read LeBron James says the chemistry is high at the Los Angeles Lakers after helping his team beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 127-113 on a night when the 41-year-old broke Kareem Abdul-Jabbars NBA wins record and teammate Luka Doncic eclipsed the most points ever scored by a Lakers player in a calendar month. Doncic returned from a one-game suspension to score 42 points and surpass NBA icon Kobe Bryants record in a month of 578 set in 2006 as the Lakers earned a 12th win from their last 13 games.Were in a good place right now, said James, who opted into a $52.6 million contract for his 23rd NBA season.Everyone loves being around each other: we love playing for one another, we love being off the floor with one another. Its a good, tight-knit group and weve got to carry that for the rest of the season.Table of Contents1 Cavaliers vs Lakers: Will LeBron James stay in LA?2 Could Luka Doncic be the NBA MVP?3 NBA results: Pistons clinch title, Rockets vs Knicks4 Full NBA standings5 NBA playoffs bracket: How the picture looksCavaliers vs Lakers: Will LeBron James stay in LA?Despite his apparent contentment, debate is growing around wheter James, who will be an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season, will remain with the Lakers.I think hed prefer to stay in LA, but I dont see him taking that much of a cut, former Lakers player Danny Green told ESPN.Hes not prioritizing his contract as the main thing, but hes not going to take that much less of a deal to stay home.And he shouldnt, because of what hes done for the organization and the game. Of the teams that are able to afford him, Cleveland is where he should end up.Reporter Dave McMenamin said the Lakers interest would depend on what the number is. The Lakers are going to want to fit this team around Luka Doncic, predicted McMenamin.It doesnt mean that LeBron cant be part of that mix, but certainly not at the $52.6m contract hes making right now. If LeBron chooses to prioritize his salary, there will be other options for him including Cleveland. There could be a sign and trade scenario where Cleveland gets off of someone like [center] Jarrett Allens contract.The Lakers [then] get another big name whos been an All-Star [in Allen]. If its about a [James] retirement tour, no place will bring back the feels, the memories, the full-circle moment like Cleveland would.Lakers head coach JJ Redick appears to be keen to keep James. Hes been great on both sides of the ball, said Redick.Hes just doing a little bit of everything at a super high level. Luka may get headlines here and there but really its been every single guy contributing to winning. LeBron has led on that.Could Luka Doncic be the NBA MVP?Doncics spectacular form could strengthen his chances of being named this seasons Most Valuable Player, although the Oklahoma City Thunders Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the San Antonio Suns Victor Wembanyama and the Denver Nuggets Nikola Jokic are firmly in the running.Im not the one voting, but Ive been playing pretty well and weve been winning, said Doncic. Thats all Ive got to say.If some guys play well and others dont, we dont win games. We play for each other.Asked about his understanding with James, Doncic said he does not know exactly how the pair combine so effectively at their best.We figured out how to play together, he added. Our ceiling is still higher than what we are doing now.NBA results: Pistons clinch title, Rockets vs KnicksHere are the latest NBA results, which also featured the Detroit Pistons beating the Toronto Raptors 127-116 to win the Central Division title.AwayHomeResultWashington WizardsLA Lakers101-120Phoenix SunsMemphis Grizzlies131-105Detroit PistonsOKC Thunder110-114 (OT)Cleveland CavaliersUtah Jazz122-113Minnesota TimberwolvesDallas Mavericks124-94Chicago BullsSan Antonio Spurs114-129Philadelphia 76ersMiami Heat109-119Boston CelticsAtlanta Hawks102-112Toronto RaptorsDetroit Pistons116-127NY KnicksHouston Rockets94-111Charlotte HornetsBrooklyn Nets117-86Portland Trail BlazersLA Clippers114-104Phoenix SunsOrlando Magic111-115Milwaukee BucksDallas Mavericks123-99Full NBA standingsHeres the Eastern Conference, with the teams set for the play-offs in bold.TeamWLPCTGB1Detroit Pistons5521.7242Boston Celtics5025.6674.53New York Knicks4828.6327.04Cleveland Cavaliers4729.6188.05Atlanta Hawks4333.56612.06Toronto Raptors4233.56012.57Philadelphia 76ers4134.54713.58Orlando Magic4035.53314.59Miami Heat4036.52615.010Charlotte Hornets4036.52615.011Milwaukee Bucks3045.40024.512Chicago Bulls2946.38725.513Brooklyn Nets1858.23737.014Washington Wizards1758.22737.515Indiana Pacers1758.22737.5The Western Conference stands like this.TeamWLPCTGB1Oklahoma City Thunder6016.7892San Antonio Spurs5718.7602.53Los Angeles Lakers5026.65810.04Denver Nuggets4828.63212.05Minnesota Timberwolves4629.61313.56Houston Rockets4629.61313.57Phoenix Suns4234.55318.08LA Clippers3937.51321.09Portland Trail Blazers3938.50621.510Golden State Warriors3639.48023.511Memphis Grizzlies2550.33334.512New Orleans Pelicans2551.32935.013Dallas Mavericks2452.31636.014Utah Jazz2155.27639.015Sacramento Kings1957.25041.0NBA playoffs bracket: How the picture looksIf the regular season had ended after the latest round of games, the Miami Heat would meet the Hornets and the 76ers would encounter the Orlando Magic in play-in matches.The Portland Trail Blazers would face the Golden State Warriors and the Phoenix Suns would also take on the LA Clippers in those games.The confirmed first round play-off games would include the Denver Nuggets against the Timberwolves, the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Atlanta Hawks, the Lakers against the Houston Rockets and the New York Knicks against the Toronto Raptors.You can find the latest play-off picture on the NBAs site. Topics: Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Hornets Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Detroit Pistons JJ Redick LA Lakers LeBron James Los Angeles Lakers Luka Doncic Memphis Grizzlies Milwaukee Bucks Minnesota Timberwolves NBA Nikola Jokic Philadelphia 76ers Sacramento Kings San Antonio Spurs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Victor Wembanyama Follow us: Ben Miller Reporter Ben has more than 10 years' experience in sports journalism, covering two EURO tournaments, European club competitions, the Premier League, EFL and WSL and a variety of other major sporting events. Read more from Ben Miller
