The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers faced off in a closely contested game, with the Lakers ultimately emerging victorious by a score of 101-94. Despite struggling offensively, the Lakers were able to hang on for their seventh win in 11 games since beating Atlanta on Monday.

D'Angelo Russell led the way for the Lakers, finishing with 14 points and four 3-pointers as he set the team record for most 3-pointers made in a single season. He surpassed Nick Van Exel's record of 183 3-pointers, which was set during the 1994-95 season.

The game was a defensive battle from start to finish, with neither team able to gain more than a two-possession lead at any point. The Lakers committed 21 turnovers, their highest total in over a month, but were still able to come out on top thanks to their size and resilience in the paint.

LeBron James had a solid game for the Lakers, scoring 20 points and grabbing eight rebounds while also dishing out six assists. Anthony Davis added 23 points and 19 rebounds, using his athleticism and length to overcome a gritty effort by Philadelphia's big men.

The win marked the Lakers' first over the Sixers since March 3, 2020, snapping a seven-game losing streak in their matchups with Philly. The game was far from pretty at times, but in the end it didn't matter - the Lakers got the job done and moved to 7-4 on their current homestand.

As Russell put it after the game, 'It just feels good to be part of one of these type of deals.' James echoed those sentiments, saying 'Ugly, but we got the job done.'

With the win, the Lakers improved to 33-24 overall and kept pace with the rest of the Western Conference playoff contenders. They'll look to build on this victory when they face off against the Denver Nuggets on Sunday night.

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