LeBron James, Luka Doncic lift Lakers over Sixers. See the duo's statsJames H. Williams, USA TODAYMon, December 8, 2025 at 3:42 AM UTC·1 min readThe Los Angeles Lakers' starting lineup was back at full strength with the return of LeBron James and Luka Dončić. And the superstar duo played a big part in the team's 112-108 road win against the Philadelphia 76ers.
James was back on the court after missing the Lakers' previous game due to his ongoing sciatica and a new injury: left foot joint arthritis. He had already missed the first 14 games of the season and all of the preseason while dealing with the sciatica.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJames entered Sunday's game averaging 14 points, 7.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game in his first six games played this season. With the win in Philadelphia, he moved ahead of Robert Parish (1,014) for second place on the NBA’s all-time list for regular-season career wins.
Dončić became the eighth player in the Lakers' history to record a 30-point, 15-rebound, 10-assist triple-double performance.
He returned to the team following a trip to Slovenia for the birth of his second daughter. Dončić was originally listed as out earlier in the week and missed the last two games due to "personal reasons."
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during warmsups prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 21, 2025 in Los Angeles.
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct. 14, 2025.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 19, 2025.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and guard Austin Reaves (15) react after a basket against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on Feb .10, 2025.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center on Dec. 3, 2024.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts to a foul call during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at the American Airlines Center on Nov. 4, 2024.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates with teammates after a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 18, 2024
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates a basket as Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel reacts during the first half at Footprint Center on Dec. 25, 2023
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center on Dec. 23, 2023.
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic in action during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center on Oct. 12, 2018.1 / 11See Luka Doncic's summer transformation
Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during warmsups prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 21, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts during warmsups prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 21, 2025 in Los Angeles.
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Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the game against the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena on Oct. 21, 2025 in Los Angeles, Calif.3 / 11See Luka Doncic's summer transformation
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic against the Phoenix Suns during an NBA preseason game at Mortgage Matchup Center on Oct. 14, 2025.
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic reacts after a play during the fourth quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 19, 2025.5 / 11See Luka Doncic's summer transformation
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and guard Austin Reaves (15) react after a basket against the Utah Jazz at Crypto.com Arena on Feb .10, 2025.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts during the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at American Airlines Center on Dec. 3, 2024.7 / 11See Luka Doncic's summer transformation
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts to a foul call during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at the American Airlines Center on Nov. 4, 2024.
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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates with teammates after a win against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 6 of the second round of the 2024 NBA playoffs at American Airlines Center on May 18, 2024
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Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic celebrates a basket as Phoenix Suns head coach Frank Vogel reacts during the first half at Footprint Center on Dec. 25, 202310 / 11See Luka Doncic's summer transformation
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic drives to the basket as San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) defends during the second half at American Airlines Center on Dec. 23, 2023.11 / 11See Luka Doncic's summer transformation
Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic in action during the game against the Charlotte Hornets at American Airlines Center on Oct. 12, 2018.LeBron James stats vs. 76ers
Points: 29
FG: 12-for-17 (4-for-6 from 3-point line)
Free Throws: 1-for-2
Rebounds: 7
Assists: 6
Steals: 1
Blocks: 1
Turnovers: 2
Fouls: 1
Minutes: 34
Luka Doncic stats vs. 76ers
Points: 31
FG: 9-for-24 (2-for-9 from 3-point line)
Free Throws: 11-for-14
Rebounds: 15
Assists: 11
Steals: 0
Blocks: 2
Turnovers: 5
Fouls: 1
Minutes: 39
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Lakers beat Sixers; LeBron James, Luka Doncic points, stats in win
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