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Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers used a dominating second quarter to power a 118-104 victory over the visiting Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday and extend their winning streak to three.
LeBron James amassed 31 points, eight rebounds and nine assists for the Lakers, who lost star center Anthony Davis in the first quarter to an abdominal strain.
Kelly Oubre Jr. added 20 points eight rebounds and five assists as the 76ers won without Paul George, sidelined due to a finger injury, and Joel Embiid, who hasn’t played since Jan. 4 due to knee soreness.
