Philadelphia 76ers 108-112 LA Lakers, NBA: LeBron James Puts In A Vintage Performance

LeBron James doesn’t silence the crowd when he hits the road, he raises fans to their feet in exhilaration and gets them roaring in appreciation — as he did down the stretch in Philadelphia — for the clutch shots that could be the last they see in person as retirement speculation swirls. The 76ers, well, they could have done without James throwing his game back to his prime. In his first game since his NBA record double-digit scoring streak ended, James not only hit that mark in the first half, but he also scored 10 straight points in the fourth quarter in the decisive stretch that sent the Lakers to a 112-108 victory over the Sixers on Sunday night.

Updated on: 8 December 2025 2:01 pm

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, center, gets the ball stolen by Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, as Jabari Walker, left, is defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, reacts to his three point shot with Luka Doncic, right, celebrating during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, center left, goes up for the shot against Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, center right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic, right, shoots the ball against Philadelphia 76ers' Paul George, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic, left, celebrates with LeBron James, second from left, Austin Reaves (15) and Deandre Ayton (5) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, left, drives to the basket against Los Angeles Lakers' Austin Reaves, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, left, talks with Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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Los Angeles Lakers' Luka Doncic, left, makes his move against Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola

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Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, center, reacts to his three-point shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Philadelphia. | Photo: AP/Chris Szagola