Lakers’ LeBron James Gets Love from NBA Fans After Win vs. Tyrese Maxey, 76ers

Andrew PetersMarch 23, 2024

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The Los Angeles Lakers picked up a big win over the Philadelphia 76ers 101-94 Friday night behind a clutch fourth quarter from LeBron James.

James had a slow start on Friday with just nine points through three quarters—though he gave fans a show with a pair of dunks. He had some crucial buckets in the final quarter, including a clutch three and a late dunk that served as the dagger in the matchup.

James ended the night with 20 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Anthony Davis also put together a solid game with 23 points and 19 rebounds.

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers🚨 LeBron James Incoming 🚨 pic.twitter.com/rbLRK8Lq9W

Los Angeles Lakers @LakersThat’s what he does pic.twitter.com/EAqDi9zT2P

محمد @ice_mo11LEBRON RAYMONE JAMES.
THE GOAT

Goose_Guy @GooseGuy14Lebron with the clutch 4th quarter to put the lakers up 9

Balian🍂 @MaestroLamarLeBron 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

StatMuse @statmuseMost 20-point games in a player’s 21st season:

49 — LeBron James
3 — Dirk Nowitzki
2 — Vince Carter

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P Krause @LegendsEndure_Lebron still gettin up like that is mindblowing 🔥

𝟚 @PullUpShaiLebron is so good at getting the crowd going

²³𝙻𝚎𝙱𝚛𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚜🏀☄️🌎💞 @BronGotGameLEBRON WITH THE DAGGER THREE!!! SHOW OUT MY KING

CremdeLa @Mistanicex2One things for certain and 2 things for sure you can count on LeBron when it matters in a game

Locked in Hoops @Zanos_1Lebron is 39 years young.

20 PTS
8 REB
6 AST
38 MIN ❗️ pic.twitter.com/2IlkwOI7DZ

Kang @thesolpaperhandYeah LeBron has to be the clutch player of the year at this point

Not Burt @notburtjarvisLebron James is the GOAT! pic.twitter.com/XmWFmEWyMl

With the win, the Lakers improved to 38-32 on the season, though they are still fighting for a playoff spot in ninth place in the Western Conference. The Lakers sit three games behind the eighth-place Sacramento Kings, so they’ll need to stay dialed in through the final month of the season if they want to move further up in the standings. If Los Angeles can’t put together a big run, the Lakers will likely be facing a Play-In game to determine their playoff fate.