On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played the 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia.
The Lakers won by a score of 112-108.
LeBron James finished the victory with 29 points, seven rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 12/17 from the field and 4/6 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
NBA World Reacts To LeBron James’ Performance Against 76ers
Here’s what people were saying about James:
Legion Hoops: “LeBron really crowned himself and hit the Silencer Legendary.”
LeBron really crowned himself and hit the Silencer
Legendary. pic.twitter.com/LH6UTmQjS8
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) December 8, 2025
Underdog: “He has done it. LeBron extends his United States 10+ points streak to 1,276 games.”
Bleacher Report: “BRON AND LUKA TAKEOVER IN PHILLY 😤🔥 Luka: 31 PTS | 15 REB | 11 AST LeBron: 29 PTS | 7 REB | 6 AST BRONČIĆ 👑🪄”
BRON AND LUKA TAKEOVER IN PHILLY 😤🔥
Luka: 31 PTS | 15 REB | 11 AST
LeBron: 29 PTS | 7 REB | 6 ASTBRONČIĆ 👑🪄 pic.twitter.com/KYXSJL2eza
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 8, 2025
Real Sports: “Most 25/5/5 games after turning 40: 16 — LeBron James 3 — Michael Jordan”
Magic Johnson: “LeBron James was nothing short of spectacular scoring 11 straight points in the 4th quarter (including three straight 3-pointers) and had 29 total points tonight to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108! The NBA’s leading candidate for MVP, Luka Doncic, had a triple double with 31 points, 15 rebounds and 11 assists! The Lakers are the most entertaining team in the NBA right now. Luka, LeBron, and Austin Reaves put on a show for the world to see and they had the crowd going crazy with “oohs” and “ahhs” !!”
LeBron James was nothing short of spectacular scoring 11 straight points in the 4th quarter (including three straight 3-pointers) and had 29 total points tonight to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-108! The NBA’s leading candidate for MVP, Luka Doncic, had a triple double with…
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) December 8, 2025
James is now averaging 16.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 7.6 assists per contest while shooting 46.4% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range in seven games.
The four-time NBA Champion is in his 23rd season (and will turn 41 later this month).
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As for the Lakers, they have been one of the best teams in the NBA with a 17-6 record in 23 games, which has them as the second seed in the Western Conference.
They have gone 8-2 over their last ten games (and are 10-3 in 13 games on the road).
Following the 76ers, the Lakers will play their next game on Wednesday night when they host the San Antonio Spurs in Los Angeles.
On the other side, the 76ers dropped to 13-10 in 23 games, which has them as the seventh seed in the Eastern Confernece.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 7-7 in 14 games at home).
Following the Lakers, the 76ers will play their next game on Friday night when they host the Indiana Pacers.
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