NBA James, Cavs heading west to meet L.A. Lakers tonight

The preseason matchup will be on national television.
CLEVELAND (AP) -- LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers are going Hollywood.
The Cavaliers play the Los Angeles Lakers twice over the next four days, including a nationally televised preseason game tonight.
It is James' first West Coast trip as a professional, but he's not making a big deal out of it.
"I'm just going to try to play my game and try to get a victory," James said. "I want to treat every game the same way. We'll be able to see how good a team we are because they are a great team."
But the Lakers could be without their two best players.
Lakers without stars
Kobe Bryant was in Eagle, Colo., on Wednesday for a preliminary hearing in his sexual assault case. He did not attend the Lakers' exhibition game Tuesday in San Diego and may not be in uniform tonight.
Shaquille O'Neal sat out Tuesday's game and continues to be bothered by a sore left heel.
But the Lakers still have Karl Malone and Gary Payton.
"It's like an All-Star cast," Cavaliers coach Paul Silas said. "They're not playing now like they will during the regular season. Let's see how we handle it. We want to go out there and play well."
The Cavaliers are 2-1 in the preseason, but are coming off a home loss to Milwaukee that drew boos from the 16,000 fans at Gund Arena.
James has made just 11-of-33 shots and at times hasn't been involved enough in the team's offense.
Silas knows the development of his team means more at this point than a matchup with the Lakers.
"I'm more concerned with how we're playing right now than our opponents," he said.
Familiar territory
James has already spent plenty of time in Los Angeles. He was there this summer for the ESPY Awards and played there during St. Vincent-St. Mary's whirlwind schedule his senior year.
"I'd rather be at home, but it's a good place to visit," James said. "I'll have a lot of fun out there."
James also is well-acquainted with the Lakers. He hung out with O'Neal last summer and considers him a role model.
"Everything I saw about him was great. He's like a big brother to me. He calls me his little brother," James said. "I love the guy to death."
The Cavaliers play the Los Angeles Clippers Friday night, then face the Lakers again Sunday night at Centennial Gardens in Bakersfield, Calif.