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    LeBron James’ Triple-Double in Year 22 Impresses NBA Fans as Lakers Beat George, 76ers | News, scores, highlights, stats and rumors

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    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 08: LeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers starts a break during a 116-106 Lakers win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena on November 8, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that by downloading and/or using this photo, user agrees to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

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    Returning to Los Angeles after a five-game road trip was just what the Lakers needed to get back on track as LeBron James recorded a triple-double in a 116-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.

    You would never know that James was in his 22nd NBA season and seven weeks away from his 40th birthday. He finished with 21 points on 9-of-14 shooting, 13 assists and 12 rebounds in 34 minutes, earning his 41st triple-double as a member of the Lakers.

    James has been on the heater to start the season. He has given up some of his scoring ability to take Anthony Davis to the next level, but the level of efficiency he is playing with is incredible at this stage of his career.

    Davis remains unstoppable when he plays. He had 31 points, nine rebounds and four blocks against the Sixers. The Lakers forward scored at least 30 points in six of his eight games played.

    Hoop central @TheHoopCentral

    Anthony Davis this season:
    36 PTS, 16 REB, 4 AST
    35 PTS, 8 REB, 4 AST
    31 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST
    29 PTS, 15 REB, 3 AST
    22 PTS, 13 REB, 2 AST
    38 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST
    37 PTS, 9 REB, 4 AST
    31 PTS, 9 REB, 4 BLK
    MVP leader. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7wG8bIDTo9

    James received a lot of credit for what he did to help the Lakers get back on track after losing four of their last five games.

    SourceMuse @SourceMuse

    LeBron James this season:
    23.7 PPG
    8.1 APG
    7.4RPG
    52% FG
    47.1% 3PT on 5.7 attempts
    79% ft
    He turns 40 next month.     pic.twitter.com/WlzNna4BKj

    Skip Bayless @RealSkipBayless

    LeBron James: Still the best passer in basketball.

    BlockBet @BlockBetGG

    AD MVP. LeBron GOAT.

    Akinyode Ifeoluwa Temitope❤️❤️ @taiwo1989

    LeBron James the king
    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    StatMuse @status

    LeBron tonight:
    21 PTS
    12 REB
    13 AST
    3 BLK
    The first Laker since Magic to reach those numbers in a game.     pic.twitter.com/vGhg8fLjUb

    The 76ers aren’t really in a position to challenge anyone right now, as the loss dropped them to 1-7. They once again played without Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, resulting in a rather lifeless performance from the offense.

    Paul George had a terrible shooting game with just nine points on 4-for-13 shooting (0-for-8 from three-point range). He did have eight assists, but that wasn’t nearly enough to overcome the onslaught of James and Davis.

    JJ Redick’s formula for the Lakers really isn’t complicated. He maximizes Davis’ offensive output while letting James do what he has been doing for 22 years. When that duo is on the ground together, the team is almost unstoppable.

    As long as both superstars can stay healthy throughout the season, the Lakers will compete for a top-six spot in the Western Conference and avoid the play-in tournament.

    Next up for James and the Lakers is a home game against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday at 9:30 PM ET. Los Angeles defeated Toronto 131-125 at ScotiaBank Arena in the first meeting between these two teams this season on Nov. 1.

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