- Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead the 76ers to a 118-104 victory over the Lakers
- Philadelphia played without Joel Embiid, Paul George, and several key players
- Anthony Davis left the game in the first quarter with an abdominal muscle issue and did not return
- The 76ers forced 22 turnovers, scoring 27 points off them, and outscored the Lakers 48-32 in the second quarter
- LeBron James had 31 points as the Lakers’ four-game winning streak ended, while the 76ers improved to 18-27 and remain 11th in the East
Key Takeaways:
Tyrese Maxey delivered a standout performance with 43 points as the Philadelphia 76ers secured a 118-104 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Philadelphia played without Joel Embiid, Paul George, and several other key players but controlled the game from the second quarter onward.
The Lakers suffered another setback as Anthony Davis exited in the first quarter due to an abdominal muscle issue and did not return. Los Angeles struggled defensively, allowing the 76ers to dominate the second quarter 48-32 and take a 16-point lead into halftime. The gap extended to 25 at one stage, and Philadelphia remained in control throughout.
Tyrese Maxey puts up his eighth career 40-point game in a big win over the Lakers 💪 pic.twitter.com/afS0PhuDc1
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The 76ers capitalized on the Lakers’ mistakes, forcing 22 turnovers and converting them into 27 points. They also recorded 14 steals compared to the Lakers’ 5 and held a 23-12 edge in fast-break points.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 31 points, but their four-game winning streak came to an end. Los Angeles now holds a 26-19 record, staying fifth in the Western Conference.
Philadelphia improved to 18-27 and remains 11th in the Eastern Conference. With Joel Embiid expected to return soon, the 76ers aim to strengthen their position in the play-in race and push for a playoff spot.