The Los Angeles Lakers, on a road trip, face the Cleveland Cavaliers in a noteworthy game as LeBron James plays alongside his son Bronny in Cleveland for the first time. The Cavaliers have started strong with a 4-0 record, while the Lakers are 3-1, missing key players like Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood due to injuries. Jalen Brunson's scoring for the New York Knicks has dipped at the start of the 2024-25 NBA season, averaging 23 points per game, down from last year's 28.7, as they integrate new players like Karl-Anthony Towns. Meanwhile, the Knicks face a frontcourt depth issue due to Mitchell Robinson's injury and are considering trading for Robert Williams III from the Portland Trail Blazers as a potential backup center. In other matchups, the Indiana Pacers, despite recent losses, look to challenge the Boston Celtics, who are performing robustly with a league-leading scoring average.