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NBA Recap: 76ers Down Lakers, Rockets Edge Hawks

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LeBron James scored 31 points but lamented the Lakers' 22 turnovers in a loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, while the Rockets secured their fourth straight win by beating the Hawks 100-96.



Maxey Leads Short-Handed 76ers to Victory Over Lakers

Tyrese Maxey delivered a standout performance, scoring 43 points to propel the Philadelphia 76ers to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The 76ers were without key players Joel Embiid, who missed his 12th consecutive game, and Paul George, who was sidelined with a finger injury. Despite these absences, Maxey's impressive display helped the 76ers secure their third straight victory.




The Lakers, who had been on a four-game winning streak, saw their momentum halted by the 76ers. Their streak had included a notable win over reigning champions Boston. However, the Lakers suffered a significant blow when star player Anthony Davis exited the game in the first quarter due to an abdominal strain. At the time of Davis' departure, the Lakers were leading 20-17, but they struggled defensively without him.


The 76ers capitalized on Davis' absence, outscoring the Lakers 48-32 in the second quarter to take a commanding 73-57 lead at halftime. This strong performance set the tone for the rest of the game, ultimately leading to the 76ers' 118-104 victory over the Lakers.


LeBron James Laments Lakers' Turnovers in Loss to 76ers

LeBron James delivered a strong individual performance, scoring 31 points with eight rebounds and nine assists, but ultimately, the Los Angeles Lakers fell short against the Philadelphia 76ers. James attributed the loss to the team's excessive turnovers, stating, “We had too many turnovers tonight that resulted in too many buckets for them. You can't make mistake after mistake after mistake.” The Lakers committed 22 turnovers, which proved too costly to overcome.


James also acknowledged the challenges of playing without Anthony Davis, who exited the game due to an abdominal strain. “When your best player goes out, it's always challenging,” James said. However, he emphasized the need for the team to adapt and improve, saying, “We've just got to be better.” Despite the loss, James achieved a personal milestone, moving into sixth place on the all-time steals list with 2,311 steals.


In another exciting matchup, the Houston Rockets secured their fourth consecutive win by edging the Atlanta Hawks 100-96. Jalen Green led the Rockets with 25 points, while Alperen Sengun contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. The Rockets withstood a late surge from the Hawks, who narrowed the deficit to 98-96 with less than a minute remaining. However, DeAndre Hunter missed a crucial three-pointer, and Sengun sealed the victory with a dunk.


The Hawks' Trae Young scored 21 points, but his efforts were not enough to prevent Atlanta's sixth consecutive loss. In contrast, the Rockets continued their impressive run, building on their recent victories over Eastern Conference leaders Cleveland and reigning champions Boston.



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