Anthony Davis had 23 points and 19 rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell set the Lakers record for 3-pointers made in a single season in Los Angeles’ 101-94 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
LeBron James had 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Lakers ended a seven-game losing streak in their matchups against the Sixers. Los Angeles had not beaten Philadelphia since March 3, 2020.
James scored 11 points and Davis added nine in the fourth quarter, using their size and resilience to overcome a tough Philadelphia effort. Neither team led by double digits all night, and the Lakers posted their weakest performance since January 3.
Russell surpassed the 3-point record set by Nick Van Exel during the 1994-95 season when he hit his 184th midway through the first quarter. Russell finished with 14 points and four 3-pointers for the Lakers, who held on for their seventh win in 11 games after three days off. since its victory against Atlanta on Monday.
Los Angeles looked rusty offensively in its return, with poor shooting and typical Philly physical defense combining to make it a long night. Neither team led by more than seven points until James hit his first 3-pointer of the night with 2:11 to play.
Tyrese Maxey scored 22 of his 27 points in the second half for the Sixers, who lost seven of 10. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 19 points and Tobias Harris had 16 points and 13 rebounds in his return from an absence. three games due to injury with a sprained right ankle. Philadelphia is now 0-2 on its four-game West Coast road trip.
Russell, who was drafted by the Lakers in 2015 and played alongside Kobe Bryant as a rookie, returned to Los Angeles via trade last season. He’s been a prolific scorer from the perimeter in his second chapter with the Lakers, and he made six 3-pointers Monday to tie Van Exel’s record.
Spencer Dinwiddie had 11 points with three 3-pointers in his best performance since joining his hometown Lakers.
Los Angeles swingman Taurean Prince missed the game due to personal reasons.
FOLLOWING
Lakers: Host Indiana on Sunday night.
76ers: At the LA Clippers on Sunday.
