Los Angeles Lakers edge Philadelphia 76ers 112-108 as LeBron James delivers clutch finish

The stage was electric in Philadelphia, and when it mattered most, LeBron showed up. In a tight game that swung back and forth all night, LeBron dropped the Lakers’ final 10 points to seal a gritty 112-108 win over the 76ers. He finished with 29 points on a sharp 12-of-17 shooting, along with 7 rebounds and 6 assists, not bad for a guy battling sciatica and nagging foot issues.

Meanwhile, back after a short stint away for the birth of his second daughter, Luka Dončić reminded everyone why he’s a triple-threat. He racked up a triple-double: 31 points, 15 boards, and 11 assists.

For Philly, Tyrese Maxey did his part with 28 points, 9 assists and 7 rebounds, a solid night under the bright lights. But it was a rough night for Joel Embiid, who struggled mightily, finishing with just 16 points on 4-of-21 shooting as knee issues seemed to hold him back.

With the win, the Lakers not only snapped their Philadelphia drought (first win over the Sixers in Philly since 2017) but also proved once again that even with injuries and adversity, when stars align, they deliver.