The Los Angeles Lakers finally left Philadelphia with a victory for the first time since 2017, defeating the 76ers on Sunday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. LeBron James, 40, delivered 29 points, seven rebounds and six assists, including a personal 10-point burst in the closing minutes that sealed the 124-118 result.
James scored four consecutive baskets—two long two-pointers and two three-pointers—over a four-minute span to flip a one-point deficit into a multi-possession cushion. The surge came in his first outing since his record run of 1,161 regular-season games with at least 10 points ended last Thursday.
“At 40 years old, it just takes a while for my body to kind of get back into a rhythm,” James said postgame. “It felt good tonight to kind of feel like myself a little bit.”
With Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell struggling late, James assumed the scoring load. “I felt like the opportunity kind of presented itself,” he noted. “My two heavy hitters kind of didn’t have it or needed a little kick, and I tried to punch in from there.”
His flurry ensured the Lakers’ first road win over Philadelphia in eight years. “To do it in a win is even more important,” he added. “To be able to come up clutch in a win, that’s even more exciting.”
Redick Lightens the Mood About Ended Streak
Head coach JJ Redick, asked about the difficulty of posting double-digit points nightly, joked that it might be a relief James’ streak is over. The run concluded Thursday against the Toronto Raptors when James passed to Rui Hachimura for a buzzer-beating three, prioritizing the team’s 16th win of the season over personal milestones.
James has been easing back after missing time with sciatica and acknowledged he is still working toward full offensive rhythm. Sunday’s performance suggested the league’s oldest active player can still take over when required.
Source: Lakers Nation
