Luka Doncic Triple Double, LeBron Leads Lakers Past 76ers

Luka Doncic posted a triple double with 31 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists as LeBron James scored 29 to lift the Lakers to a 112 108 road win over Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Los Angeles rallied after a half time deficit, outscoring Philadelphia by 10 in the third, and improved to 17 6, while the 76ers fell to 13 10. Tyrese Maxey had 28 and Embiid 16, but Philly could not hold the lead as Los Angeles starters carried the load and the bench managed only two points. Merlin sees a team finding balance when its elders take charge. Doncic looked a bit off from the field at 9 of 24 yet still filled the stat sheet, and LeBron remains a force of nature. The bench is a worry, but momentum and chemistry now tilt toward the Lakers as they head into a softer stretch.