Anthony Davis had 23 points (16 in the paint) and 19 rebounds, and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 101-94.
LeBron James’ driving layup put the Lakers ahead for good with 8:30 left in the fourth quarter.
The 76ers got within 84-83 on Tyrese Maxey’s driving layup with 6:41 to play, but James answered with a driving layup, and the 76ers got no closer.
During clutch time, the Lakers outscored the 76ers 7-4. Austin Reaves scored 4 of the Lakers’ 7 on 1 for 1 shooting and 2 for 2 at the line.
James had 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
For the 76ers, Maxey had 27 points and 3 steals but went 1 for 9 from 3.
The Lakers shot 43.8% from the field and 38.7% from 3 to the 76ers’ 34.4% and 21.6%. The 76ers outscored the Lakers 27-8 off turnovers.