LeBron James scored 29 points (12 in the fourth quarter), and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108.
James’ 3-pointer put the Lakers ahead for good with 1:12 left in the fourth quarter.
Luka Dončić’s 2 free throws with 4.2 seconds left made it 112-108 and put it away.
Dončić had 31 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists, his 84th career triple-double.
For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey had 28 points (15 on 5 3-pointers) and 9 assists.
The Lakers shot 48.2% from the field to the 76ers’ 35.3%. The 76ers forced 10 turnovers, about 4 fewer than usual for this many possessions. They outscored the Lakers 30-10 off the bench. The Lakers outscored the 76ers 17-6 in 5 minutes with Ayton, Dončić, Hachimura, Reaves and LaRavia on the floor together.