Davis and James spearhead Lakers’ 4th-quarter comeback resulting in victory over 76ers.

The Los Angeles Lakers marked a 101-94 victory against the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA match on Friday night. The performance of Anthony Davis, who scored 23 points and 19 rebounds, and D’Angelo Russell, who broke the Lakers record for the most 3-pointers in a single season, catapulted the team to success. Additionally, LeBron James contributed with 20 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, helping the Lakers break their seven-game losing streak against the 76ers.

Despite the victory, the Lakers’ performance was not without flaws. The team committed 21 turnovers, which LeBron James admitted was far too many. However, he also highlighted their robust defense in the second half as a key to their victory. The team’s 3-point record breaker, Russell, expressed his gratitude for being part of the Lakers and his ambition to keep outdoing his record.

Upon their return from a three-day break since their winning match against Atlanta, the Lakers’ play looked offensively rusty. With poor shooting and facing Philadelphia’s typically robust defense, the team struggled. However, they managed to gain a lead for the first time with just over 2 minutes to play when James scored his first 3-pointer of the night.

The 76ers, battling with the absence of MVP Joel Embiid, put up a gritty and hard-fought performance which was acknowledged by their coach, Nick Nurse. Despite their efforts and a solid performance by Tyrese Maxey who scored 22 of his 27 points in the second half, they have lost seven of their last ten matches. Tobias Harris also made a noteworthy contribution with 16 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a three-game absence due to a sprained right ankle.

D’Angelo Russell, who rejoined the Lakers last season after a trade, has demonstrated exceptional scoring from the perimeter. In the previous match against Atlanta, he scored six 3-pointers to tie the record set by Nick Van Exel. Other notable contributors included Spencer Dinwiddie, who scored 11 points with three 3-pointers, marking his highest-scoring performance since he joined the Lakers. Los Angeles swingman, Taurean Prince, however, missed the game owing to personal reasons.