Los Angeles Lakers ahead LeBron James, middle, shoots as Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain, left, and ahead Guerschon Yabusele defend through the first half of an NBA basketball recreation, Friday, Nov. 8, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Picture/Mark J. Terrill)
LOS ANGELES — LeBron James had 21 factors, 13 assists and 12 rebounds in his second triple-double of the season, and the Los Angeles Lakers prolonged the Philadelphia 76ers’ depressing begin with a 116-106 victory Friday evening.
Anthony Davis scored 31 factors, Austin Reaves had 20 and D’Angelo Russell added 18 as a reserve for the Lakers, who remained unbeaten at dwelling this season of their return from a 1-4 journey.
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James secured his 114th profession triple-double early within the fourth quarter.
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Paul George scored 9 factors for the Sixers, who dropped to 1-7 whereas enjoying with out two of their prime three gamers. Rookie Jared McCain had 18 factors for Philadelphia, which has misplaced 5 straight.
Former league MVP Joel Embiid served the second recreation of his three-game suspension for shoving a reporter, whereas All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey missed his first recreation with the hamstring damage that can sideline him for no less than two weeks.
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Bronny James performed the ultimate 1:28.
Takeaways
76ers: Profitable with out Embiid and Maxey appears awfully tough, and the Sixers couldn’t play sufficient protection to remain aggressive.
Lakers: Cam Reddish changed Russell within the beginning lineup, and rookie coach JJ Redick’s technique appeared to work. The mercurial Russell performed comfortably and aggressively as a reserve.
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Key second
Philadelphia erased an early 13-point deficit shortly earlier than halftime, however the Lakers made an 8-0 run into the break and a 10-0 surge shortly after it to take cost.
Key stat
The 39-year-old James has seven triple-doubles since he handed Tim Duncan one yr in the past to develop into the second-oldest participant in NBA historical past to perform the feat. Karl Malone was 40 years and 127 days previous when he grew to become the oldest participant with a triple-double in November 2003.
Up subsequent
The Lakers host Toronto on Sunday evening. The 76ers return dwelling to face Charlotte on Sunday evening.
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