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 🚨 <a href="https://t.co/rbLRK8Lq9W">pic.twitter.com/rbLRK8Lq9W</a>

Los Angeles Lakers @Lakers
That's what he does <a href="https://t.co/EAqDi9zT2P">pic.twitter.com/EAqDi9zT2P</a>

محمد @ice_mo11
LEBRON RAYMONE JAMES. THE GOAT

Goose_Guy @GooseGuy14
Lebron with the clutch 4th quarter to put the lakers up 9

Balian🍂 @MaestroLamar
LeBron 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

StatMuse @statmuse
Most 20-point games in a player's 21st season: 49 — LeBron James 3 — Dirk Nowitzki 2 — Vince Carter 👑 <a href="https://t.co/OJTdBgqhHw">pic.twitter.com/OJTdBgqhHw</a>

P Krause @LegendsEndure_
Lebron still gettin up like that is mindblowing 🔥

𝟚 @PullUpShai
Lebron is so good at getting the crowd going

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

CremdeLa @Mistanicex2
One things for certain and 2 things for sure you can count on LeBron when it matters in a game

Locked in Hoops @Zanos_1
Lebron is 39 years young. 20 PTS 8 REB 6 AST 38 MIN ❗️ <a href="https://t.co/2IlkwOI7DZ">pic.twitter.com/2IlkwOI7DZ</a>

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

Not Burt @notburtjarvis
Lebron James is the GOAT! <a href="https://t.co/XmWFmEWyMl">pic.twitter.com/XmWFmEWyMl</a>

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.