NBA: Anthony Davis powers Lakers to victory over 76ers

Anthony Davis had 23 points, 19 rebounds and four blocked shots to lift the host Los Angeles Lakers past the Philadelphia 76ers 101-94 on Friday.

LeBron James added 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists. James’ 3-pointer with 2:11 remaining gave the Lakers a 96-87 lead.

D’Angelo Russell, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves scored 14 points each while Spencer Dinwiddie contributed 11 for the Lakers (38-32), who won their second game in a row.

Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers (38-32) with 27 points and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 19. Tobias Harris had 16 points and 13 rebounds, and Mo Bamba chipped in with 11 points.

Philadelphia shot just 8 of 37 (21.6 percent) from 3-point range while dropping to 0-2 in a four-game western road trip.

Maxey converted a three-point play with 9:10 remaining in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 79.

James responded with a three-point play 40 seconds left for an 82-79 advantage.

When Davis threw down a dunk with 5:37 to go, the Lakers led 88-83.

Davis completed a three-point play with 3:20 left for a 93-87 edge.

In the first quarter, Russell set the Lakers’ single-season record for most made 3-pointers. Russell went 4 of 10 from long distance on the night, finishing with 187 treys in 2023-24. He topped the mark of 183 set by Nick Van Exel in 1994-95.

The Sixers trailed before Harris scored five straight to equalize at 43 with 3:05 left in the second quarter.

Russell dropped in a 3-pointer from the wing with 2:35 remaining in the half as the Lakers went back ahead 46-43.

The Sixers held a 52-50 advantage at halftime thanks to 13 points from Oubre and 12 from Harris.

Hachimura paced the Lakers with 13 before the break.

Bamba hit a trey with 6:27 left in the third and the Sixers led 65-59.

The Lakers went on top 67-66 with 3:50 remaining in the period on a jump hook from Davis in the lane.

Philadelphia led 76-75 at the end of the third.

–Field Level Media/Reuters