
On December 8th Beijing time, in an NBA regular season match, the Lakers edged out the 76ers 112-108 away, ending the 76ers' streak of three consecutive wins.
For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points with 7 rebounds, 9 assists, and 2 blocks; Joel Embiid had 16 points and 7 rebounds; Shake Milton contributed 15 points and 5 rebounds; Paul George added 12 points and 6 rebounds; Drummond posted 11 points and 12 rebounds. On the Lakers’ side, Doncic tallied 31 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, and 2 blocks; James had 29 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists; Rui Hachimura scored 17 points and 6 rebounds; Deandre Ayton put up 14 points and 12 rebounds; Austin Reaves added 11 points and 5 assists.
In the first quarter, Maxey and Milton both hit long-range shots, with Maxey also scoring on a bank shot under the basket; Doncic and James combined to score, while Ayton responded with a put-back dunk, giving the 76ers a slim 10-9 lead. George stepped up with consecutive scores, Maxey nailed a three-pointer, helping the 76ers extend their lead to 19-9. Ayton completed a dunk, Hachimura and Doncic hit back-to-back threes, James scored on a fast break, and Hachimura’s long-range shot brought the Lakers back to even. The quarter ended tied at 30-30.

In the second quarter, Milton hit a step-back jumper, McKinney made a three-pointer; Hayes scored on a floater in the paint, James sank a three-pointer, giving the Lakers a narrow 36-35 lead. McKinney scored repeatedly inside and outside, Milton completed a 2+1 play, pushing the 76ers ahead 48-40. Doncic and Reaves scored close to the basket, helping the Lakers close the gap to 48-50. Maxey drained a three-pointer, Barlow finished with a put-back, and the 76ers regained their advantage. At halftime, the 76ers led 60-53.

In the third quarter, George hit a three-pointer, Maxey and Barlow both converted layups, and Maxey hit another three; James attacked the rim repeatedly, Ayton threw down a two-handed dunk, James nailed a three-pointer, Hachimura delivered a dunk, James scored on a floater near the basket, Ayton completed an alley-oop dunk, and Doncic scored with a hook shot, keeping the Lakers in the game as the score tied at 70. Reaves hit a three-pointer, Hachimura scored five points inside and out, and LaRavia fired from beyond the arc, helping the Lakers pull ahead 86-76. Maxey and Milton hit consecutive threes as the 76ers mounted a comeback. The quarter ended with the Lakers leading 87-84.
In the final quarter, Vincent hit a three-pointer, Ayton completed an alley-oop dunk, and Hachimura scored from mid-range; Embiid made a jump shot, Maxey combined drives and shots, Drummond dunked, and the Lakers held a slender 98-96 lead. Doncic scored on a jumper, and James scored 10 crucial points in the clutch; Drummond dunked, Grimes hit an open three, Embiid scored mid-range, and Maxey made another three-pointer to chase down the Lakers, who led narrowly 110-108. Doncic made two key free throws, helping the Lakers extend their lead to 112-108. The Lakers then maintained their advantage firmly to secure the win.
Starting Lineups
76ers: Paul George, Saddiq Bey, Joel Embiid, Shake Milton, Tyrese Maxey
Lakers: LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Austin Reaves, Luka Doncic