9 Feb 2009

Lakers end Cavaliers' perfect home record

2:52 pm on 9 February 2009

The Los Angeles Lakers have stormed from behind to beat the Cavaliers 101-91, ending Cleveland's perfect home season in the National Basketball Association..

The Cavaliers led by 10 at the half and had won 23 consecutive home games before the loss.

With Kobe Bryant struggling with the flu, forward Lamar Odom took over the Lakers' scoring load with season highs of 28 points and 17 rebounds.

The Lakers now have the best record in the NBA.