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LeBron James showcased his impeccable form with a second triple-double of the season, pushing the Los Angeles Lakers towards a confident 116-106 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday evening. The Lakers continued their unblemished home record, bouncing back from a 1-4 journey on the road.

Dynamic Performances by Lakers’ Big Three

Joining LeBron’s 21 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds, were outstanding performances by Anthony Davis and Austin Reaves. Davis racked up a 31-point score, while Reaves contributed a solid 20. Off the bench, D’Angelo Russell chipped in with an 18-point contribution, ensuring the Lakers’ dominance. LeBron’s 114th career triple-double was secured in the early phase of the fourth quarter.

Struggles for the 76ers

On the other end, the Sixers grappled with their lackluster start, plunging to 1-7. Paul George could only manage nine points for the team, with two of their key players missing from the action. Rookie Jared McCain put up a fight with 18 points, but the absence of Joel Embiid, serving his three-game suspension, and injured Tyrese Maxey left a noticeable void.

Lakers’ Tactical Shifts

An interesting change came from the Lakers’ end as Cam Reddish was promoted to the starting lineup in place of Russell. This strategic move by rookie coach JJ Redick seemed to pay off as Russell performed aggressively and effectively in his new role as a reserve player.

Turning Point of the Match

Despite the Sixers managing to level an early 13-point lag, the Lakers swiftly regained control with an 8-0 run before half-time and a decisive 10-0 spurt following the break.

LeBron’s Age-Defying Feats

At 39, James continues to defy his age, earning seven triple-doubles since surpassing Tim Duncan a year ago to become the second-oldest player in NBA history to achieve the feat. The record was set by Karl Malone when he scored a triple-double at the age of 40 years and 127 days in November 2003.

Upcoming Games

As the dust settles on this exciting showdown, the Lakers are gearing up to host Toronto on Sunday night. Meanwhile, the 76ers are returning home to square off with Charlotte on the same night.

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