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Lakers’ LeBron James says ‘a lot’ needs to change after 44-point loss to 76ers

R.Taylor3 months ago

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James sustained the largest margin of defeat in his NBA career Monday night, losing 138-94 to the Philadelphia 76ers . Here’s what you need to know:

After the 44-point loss, James told reporters “a lot” needs to change. “We just have to play better,” James said.

The 38-year-old added he “didn’t like” how his team performed against the 76ers, as he scored a team-high 18 points in 30 minutes.

James didn’t record a rebound against Philadelphia, making this the fourth time in his career finishing with zero rebounds.

The Lakers dropped to 10-8 and 1-1 on their four-game road trip.

Final: Sixers 138, Lakers 94

LA drops to 10-8 and 1-1 on their four-game road trip. They lose by their largest margin this season (44). The Sixers were +45 at the 3PT line and +13 at the FT line. LeBron had 18 points. AD had 17 pts and 11 rebs.

Up next: at DET on Wednesday.

— Jovan Buha November 28, 2023

James became the NBA’s all-time minutes leader Monday, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (66,300). Entering Monday, James averaged 25.5 points, 8.0 rebounds and 6.6 assists per game on 55.9 percent shooting from the floor.

The Sixers were plus-45 from the 3-point line and plus-13 from the free-throw line against the Lakers.

“They beat the s——t out of us,” Lakers guard Austin Reaves said after the game.

(Photo: Tim Nwachukwu / )

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