The Lakers beat the 76ers 112-108 on Sunday night in Philadelphia. LeBron James walked away from the game impressed by Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who put up big numbers despite his team losing.Maxey almost got a triple-double with 28 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds.
He kept the 76ers in the game until the final minutes. According to Sports Illustrated, Maxey is the third-highest scorer in the NBA, averaging 31.6 points per game along with 4.6 rebounds and 7.1 assists.James has trained with Maxey during the summer and spoke highly of him after the game.
“I would guarantee his pace is a lot faster than my pace these days,” James joked. He praised Maxey’s success and humble attitude, saying it comes from his family. James added that he loves Maxey as a person even more than as a player, calling that “tough to do” given how great Maxey is on the court.
Operation Sports App
Your ultimate companion for sports gaming. Access in-depth coverage, thoughtful discussion, and a community built around the games—and sports—you love.
Your ultimate sports gaming companion.
LeBron took over in the clutch and put on a show
But Sunday belonged to LeBron. He turned back the clock in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 straight points for the Lakers when it mattered most. With 27.4 seconds left, he hit a shot that put Los Angeles up 110-105. After making it, James walked down the court doing his silencer and crown celebrations.
Luka Dončić called it a “vintage Bron” performance. James finished with 29 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. This was his first game after his incredible 18-year scoring record ended.
The win also meant something historic for James. He passed Robert Parish to move into second place on the NBA’s all-time wins list. Only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar is ahead of him now, by 59 wins. James continues to show he’s still one of the league’s best players, recently praising other rising stars across sports.
Lakers center Deandre Ayton couldn’t take his eyes off James during those final moments. “It was just me watching a movie,” Ayton said. “It was a GOAT moment. He had his moment, the fans felt him. He just let that marinate and the fans was loving it.”
Ayton said he was so locked in on watching LeBron that he stopped celebrating with his teammates. “I had stopped celebrating just to watch him so I don’t miss nothing,” he explained.
Published: Dec 8, 2025 05:30 pm