Lakers hit the All-Star break after a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, 120-111

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Kobe Bryant and LeBron James embrace before the Cavaliers hosted the Lakers on Thursday in Cleveland.

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Cavaliers forward LeBron James is guarded by Kobe Bryant during the first half of a game on Feb. 10.

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Lakers guard Jordan Clarkson drives to the basket in front of Cavaliers center Timofey Mozgov during the first half of a game on Feb. 10.

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Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson dunks the ball against Lakers forward Tarik Black during the first half of a game on Feb. 10.

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Kobe Bryant passes around Cleveland forward Kevin Love during the first half of a game on Feb. 10.

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Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving warms up before a game against the Lakers on Feb. 10.

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Lakers guard Nick Young warms up before a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Feb. 10.

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Kobe Bryant speaks at a news conference before a game against the Cavaliers in Cleveland on Thursday.

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By Eric Pincus

Feb. 10, 2016 7:36 PM PT

The Lakers hit the All-Star break with three straight losses, falling Wednesday night in Cleveland to the Cavaliers, 120-111.

Kobe Bryant played his final game in Cleveland, scoring 17 points in 33 minutes, hitting just five of his 16 shot attempts.

The Cavaliers pulled ahead early to double digits. The Lakers threatened multiple times throughout the game, including a brief fourth-quarter run to close to within eight, but their defense was an issue for most of the night.

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Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 35 points. LeBron James added 29 points and 11 assists. Tristan Thompson reached a double-double with 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Lou Williams was the high man for the Lakers with 28 points. Jordan Clarkson contributed 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds. D’Angelo Russell scored 15, playing through an errant pass by James that hit him below the waist.

Bryant and James embraced when the Lakers veteran left the game in the final minute. Bryant received a rousing ovation from the Cleveland crowd.

Coach Byron Scott gave Metta World Peace some rare minutes. The veteran was rusty, missing seven of eight shot attempts.

Kevin Love suffered an injured shoulder in the game, sitting out the second half.

The Lakers (11-44) are off until Feb. 19, when they’ll host the San Antonio Spurs (45-8). The Cavaliers (38-14) will play the Chicago Bulls (27-25) a week from Thursday in Cleveland.

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