- 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.
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. Westbrook claimed he was fouled by Embiid, who disagreed.
"It's just frustrating to get into those positions and not be able to come out with the victory," James said. "We got the stop, gave ourselves a chance to win, and didn't execute. ... We're playing good basketball. We're just not winning games."added 24 points and 13 assists for Philadelphia, which swept the season series and beat Los Angeles for the sixth straight time.
The Lakers didn't called timeout as Westbrook drove to the hoop with a chance to win it. He couldn't get off a shot or a pass, with an apparent crosscourt pass attempt deflecting off Niang's hands before time ran out.
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