LeBron Hits 38K, but Embiid Leads 76ers Past Lakers 113–112

LeBron Hits 38K, but Embiid Leads 76ers Past Lakers 113–112
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots against Los Angeles Lakers center Thomas Bryant (31) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles on Jan. 15, 2023. Ashley Landis/AP Photo
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LOS ANGELES—LeBron James became the second player in NBA history to score 38,000 career points, but Joel Embiid had 35 points and 11 rebounds while the Philadelphia 76ers held off the Los Angeles Lakers 113–112 Sunday night for their seventh win in nine games.

Russell Westbrook failed to get off a clean shot or a pass in the final second under defense from Embiid, allowing the 76ers to hold on for their fourth straight road win. James Harden added 24 points and 13 assists for Philadelphia, which swept the season series and beat Los Angeles for the sixth straight time.