The Los Angeles Lakers secured a crucial victory over the Philadelphia 76ers with a final score of 101-94, improving their season record to 38-32. This win has extended their lead over the Golden State Warriors for the No. 9 seed in the standings. Anthony Davis led the Lakers with a standout performance, contributing 23 points, 19 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 blocks. LeBron James also played a pivotal role, scoring 20 points, grabbing 8 rebounds, and dishing out 6 assists. D'Angelo Russell made history by becoming the Lakers' franchise leader for most three-pointers made in a single season, with 185 and counting. The 76ers, despite a strong effort, fell to a 38-32 season record. Tyrese Maxey was the top scorer for Philadelphia with 27 points, followed by Kelly Oubre Jr. with 19 points. Tobias Harris also made a significant contribution with 16 points and 13 rebounds. The Lakers' defensive efforts were highlighted, especially in the second half, allowing them to overcome a seven-point deficit in the third quarter and secure the win. Spencer Dinwiddie also had a notable game, scoring 11 points, including 3 of 5 made 3's. The game was closely contested, with the Lakers leading 24-23 after the first quarter and the Sixers leading 52-50 at halftime. This victory marks the Lakers' first win against the 76ers since 2020.
Entering the game ranked 20th in three-point percentage, the Sixers made just 8 of 37 shots behind the arc against the Lakers on Friday, highlighting their shooting struggles. Sixers-Lakers takeaways: Tobias Harris shines; Tyrese Maxey bounces back; Philly’s shooting woes…
Sixers-Lakers takeaways: Tobias Harris shines; Tyrese Maxey bounces back; Philly’s shooting woes https://t.co/FO4Qqn7PzR via @phillyinquirer
Lakers-Sixers reaction: LA wins ugly with throwback defensive effort: https://t.co/KFos03EXDi https://t.co/Kk0qL8SUBC
Davis, James lead Lakers to victory over 76ers #AnthonyDavis #LeBronJames #LosAngelesLakers #Philadelphia76ers https://t.co/mXNa804OkJ
It wasn’t pretty, but the Lakers beat the Sixers on Friday and this late into the season, maybe that’s all that matters. @LakersSBN https://t.co/SgiYYaf7iG
Anthony Davis, LeBron James lead 4th-quarter charge as the Lakers hold off Philadelphia 101-94 https://t.co/E8vDTkkIXb
Story on @Dloading setting the Lakers single-season 3’s record that he has 12 games to expand: https://t.co/M1AxxScFjV
D’Angelo Russell on Spencer Dinwiddie: “Obviously, this is a new role for him. He’s more than capable of doing any and everything we ask…Kudos to him for hanging in there.” #Lakeshow @SportingTrib https://t.co/TViPAUU6Qc
"Blessed beyond measure..." DLo sounds off on becoming the Lakers' franchise leader in most 3PM in a season 🗣️ https://t.co/tC9Fhr2TMk
Another big night from Anthony Davis, who nearly missed another 20-20 night, and had 2 of his 4 blocks in the final moments: 👇🏻👇🏻 https://t.co/03cXAMOMOL
Anthony Davis (23pts, 19reb) spoke with @LakersReporter following his performance against the Sixers. https://t.co/fTZm0hhFlQ
D’Angelo Russell after breaking the single-season 3-point record and Anthony Davis with 23 pts, 19 rebs, and 4 assts in the tunnel after the #Lakers win. #Lakeshow #TunnelVision @SportingTrib https://t.co/E0JXsbPhpY
Darvin Ham on Spencer Dinwiddie: "[He is] able to get on-ball blocks which is very difficult to do in this league. More and more each game, he's getting more and more comfortable. Everybody around him is encouraging him because we're gonna need him." #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Sixers vs. Lakers box https://t.co/Vk9gCCipry
Darvin Ham on Spencer Dinwiddie: "We have full confidence that he can do it...He is able to get on-ball blocks which is very difficult to do in this league. More and more each game, he's getting more and more comfortable. We're going to need him." #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Darvin Ham: "Just us talking things through and not imploding, the frustration needs to be the prelude to focus." #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Darvin Ham on the #Lakers: "We knew we had our hands full...We wanted to make sure our defense remained consistent. It got a little away from us in the second quarter...In the second half, we got back on track. Everyone gave a good defensive effort." #Lakeshow @SportingTrib
Maxey finished with 27 points. Kelly Oubre Jr. added 19 points and Tobias Harris had 16 points and 13 rebounds but the Sixers lost 101-94 to the Los Angeles to drop to 38-32 on the season. Philly is also 0-2 on the road trip.
D’Angelo Russell and Anthony Davis in the tunnel after the Lakers win. #Lakeshow #TunnelVision @SportingTrib https://t.co/1euBl7joCo
The Lakers take care of business at home and get their first win against the 76ers since 2020. 💪 https://t.co/xgUIgjka56
Behind a monster performance by Anthony Davis, the Lakers took down the pesky Sixers for a much-needed win. @LakersSBN https://t.co/c5cn8mebGL
✍️ for @SportingTrib. It was ugly but the Lakers defeat a shorthanded Sixers team for a big win. https://t.co/pVRswSZWMb
Final: Lakers 101, Sixers 94 LA improves to 38-32. With GSW (36-33) losing tonight, LA has a 1.5-game lead over the Warriors for the No. 9 seed. AD had 23 points, 19 rebounds and 4 blocks. LeBron had 20/8/6. DLo, Rui and Austin each had 14. Up next: vs. Indiana on Sunday.
Anthony Davis tonight: 23 points 19 rebounds 4 assists 4 blocks 10/16 FG https://t.co/Jj6gVFk21e
LAKERS WIN 🔥🔥🔥 AD: 23 PTS | 19 REB | 4 AST | 4 BLK LeBron: 20 PTS | 8 REB | 6 AST Dlo: 14 PTS (4-10 3PM) Reaves: 14 PTS | 5 AST https://t.co/12GFv9uV9d
LBJ from DEEP 🎯 LeBron has 10 of his 19 PTS in the 4Q as the Lakers lead! Sixers-Lakers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/x637D1uIRR https://t.co/IG8yqqKSP2
AD finishes through contact to extend the Lakers' lead down the stretch in the 4Q! 💪 Sixers-Lakers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/x637D1uIRR https://t.co/NvPYLnBSS6
DLo finds AD for the easy finish to put them ahead 88-83 in the 4Q! Sixers-Lakers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/x637D1uIRR https://t.co/6viK2fLroK
LeBron James drives to the cup and gives the Lakers an 82-79 lead down the stretch in the 4Q! Lakers-Sixers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/x637D1uIRR https://t.co/tVpweAlc21
Lakers Turnovers: 17 Sixers Turnovers: 7
Turnovers continue to hurt LAL badly tonight. Then have 17, leading to 23 Sixers points, where as LAL have 5 points off 7 Sixers TO's. The lead 82-79, nonetheless, in part by holding Philly to 35.4% FG's.
Sixers vs. Lakers box through three quarters https://t.co/Ir1Dmi5w8j
This has been Dinwiddie's best game as a Laker, by a long shot. Double figures. Numerous defensive stops. And he's just looked unusually comfortable tonight. AK
Third quarter: Sixers 76, Lakers 75 Anthony Davis has 14 points and 13 rebounds. DLo has 14 points. Rui Hachimura has 14 points. LeBron has 9 points (3-9 FGs), 6 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 turnovers. Spencer Dinwiddie has his high as a Laker with 11 points. He's hit three big 3s.
This has been Dinwiddie's best game as a Laker, by a long shot. Double figures. Numerous defensive stops. And he's just looked unusually comfortable tonight. AAK
LAL trail 76-75 heading into the 4th Q. Spencer Dinwiddie, who's not been asked to carry much usage since being acquired, has his new Laker high with 11 points, including 3 of 5 made 3's, with 12 minutes to play.
Spencer Dinwiddie has 11 points, his most as a Laker.
Davis split FT's to tie the game at 68, after LAL had trailed by 7 earlier in the 3rd period. He's up to 12 points with 14 boards and 3 assists in 27 minutes, dealing with constant Sixers double teams.
Tyrese Maxey loses the defense with the crossover and sinks the triple! Lakers-Sixers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/x637D1uIRR https://t.co/rsYs9MsOZl
LeBron James & Kelly Oubre are dropping hammers in Los Angeles. 🔨 (🎥: @NBATV) https://t.co/0l8F8t4aYc
LeBron throws it down, and Kelly Oubre Jr. responds with his own 🔨 https://t.co/pKY2Tu4coZ
Sixers vs. Lakers first-half box https://t.co/AiKb1rfZum
LeBron and Kelly Oubre Jr. trade slams to end the half! 🔥 https://t.co/mJHoUjQIEZ
LeBron James drives to the cup and drops the hammer with force! 😤 Lakers-Sixers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/x637D1uIRR https://t.co/Lfks25k8qi
Halftime: Sixers 52, Lakers 50 Rui Hachimura has 13 points. AD has 9 points and 11 rebounds. LeBron has 7 points. DLo has 11 points. LA has looked a combination of rusty and disorganized tonight. They've been sloppy with the ball (10 turnovers leading to 13 Philly points).
LeBron James and Jaxson Hayes exchange assists leading to slams in back-to-back possessions 💪 Lakers-Sixers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/x637D1uIRR https://t.co/GqPM2NURCa
Jaxson Hayes finds LeBron for the two-hand HAMMER 😤 https://t.co/byqKVT5Fds
Lakers lead 24-23 after one quarter. Tyrese Maxey has 5 points on 2-6 shooting. Harris with 4 points on 2-8 shooting. Kelly Oubre Jr. leads the Sixers with seven points on 2-5 shooting. The Sixers are shooting 36.0%:
First quarter: Lakers 24, Sixers 23 A rough shooting quarter for LA (36.4%). Rui Hachimura has 9 points (he scored 9 of LA's first 13). AD has 7 points and 9 rebounds. D'Angelo Russell passed Nick Van Exel for most 3s in a single season in Lakers history (185 and counting).
With this triple, DLo becomes the Lakers' franchise leader for most 3PM in a season! 🎯 Lakers-Sixers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/x637D1uIRR https://t.co/WeEIMoLmjq
D'Lo knocks down the triple to break the @Lakers single-season 3PM record 🎯 https://t.co/F0yKjyZzV4
ICE COLD D-LO 🥶 He's No. 1️⃣ in threes made in a single season in Lakers history! @Dloading | @Lakers https://t.co/QDJEhwoFyF
AD cleans up the miss and flushes it home! 💪 Lakers-Sixers | Live on NBA TV 📲 https://t.co/x637D1uIRR https://t.co/Dj9Qjuwdi0
Ice in his veins. Name in the history books. DLo now holds the title for MOST THREES in a SINGLE SEASON in Lakers HISTORY. https://t.co/0IFD0HfMzZ
Tobias Harris will return to the 76ers’ lineup for Friday’s matchup at the Los Angeles Lakers, the team said, after missing the previous three games with a sprained ankle. https://t.co/Ncys0kwQ8d
Lakers vs. Sixers, Three Things to Know: https://t.co/NM5Vuw8lPR
Spencer Dinwiddie embraces Lakers role, draws comparison to Reggie Bullock #SpencerDinwiddie https://t.co/zeup0zYKqd
✍️ for @SportingTrib. The Lakers look to avenge their earlier loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. Sixers beat them by 44 last November. https://t.co/3M1POAR3xW
Going into tonight's matchup, DLo & Nick the Quick are tied for most threes in a single season for the Lakers 😎 https://t.co/nvOBR3KKEY
"I said I'm shooting, I'm hot!" DLo was mic'd up last weekend showing off the confidence 💯 His Lakers take on the 76ers at 10:30pm/et on NBA TV! https://t.co/EwpbNoAomf
Discussing the Sixers' loss in Phoenix and their West Coast trip on the latest Sixers Talk podcast. ⤵️ https://t.co/tlbYgLMYUV
📣 New Podcast! "EMBIID Update - Sixers spanked by Suns - The Star of the Saquon Barkley Family - Betting Scandal" on @Spreaker https://t.co/bcZzjV0BWF
‼️NEW EPISODE🎙️ @ThePHLBandwagon - “Free Agent Frenzy” 🏈The retirements of #Eagles Fletcher Cox and Jason Kelce 🏈Saquon Barkley is an EAGLE 🏈The return of CJGJ 🏀Can the #Sixers stay out of the play-in? #FlyEaglesFly | #BrotherlyLove https://t.co/l4yvn7BYIq
The 76ers fell apart in the second quarter. The Phoenix Suns destroyed them on the glass. And Tyrese Maxey struggled mightily after dominating for three straight games. Those three things stood out in Wednesday’s 115-102 loss to the Suns at the Footprint Center. Sixers-Suns…