Lakers-Sixers recap: Tobias Harris game-winner ruins comeback, road streak

During Wednesday night’s star-studded affair between the Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers, it was Philadelphia forward Tobias Harris who had the game’s signature moment as he spoiled what was nearly a brilliant comeback by the Los Angeles Lakers. Harris’ midrange jump shot with 2.3 seconds left was the final play the Sixers needed to avoid a 14-point collapse in the 4th quarter.

Harris finished with 24 points on the night, none bigger than the final game-winner to help the Sixers complete the win. The Lakers had a 106-105 lead after Anthony Davis made a go-ahead basket. However, Davis’ final play and 34 points from LeBron James wasn’t enough to keep L.A.’s road winning streak alive, which ended tonight at 10 games.

The Lakers defense did a much better job in the game after their poor first quarter, in which they allowed the Sixers to score 34 points. Now the Lakers finally know what it feels like to lose on the road this season while some would look at a back-to-back in Detroit as a problem, it’s probably the best thing for this team to get back on the floor as soon as possible after tonight’s loss.

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The Lakers are 14-5 after tonight’s loss and nothing should be cause for too much alarm. But tonight’s five for 10 performance at the free-throw line for Anthony Davis put into focus just how his start to the season has been less than ideal.

As the broadcast noted during the game, Davis is now shooting 73.6% from the free-throw line, which is well-below his career-mark of 80% from the charity stripe. AD came through on the play the Lakers drew up to take the lead when they were down by one in the final seconds, but it’s fair to wonder whether they would have been there at all if Davis had taken care of the opportunities he did have. While he appeared to be dealing with some type of leg soreness during breaks, free-throws are the type of opportunities you need to cash in, especially if you’re at all compromised.

LeBron has shown no signs of slowing down so far this season and he didn’t again tonight. Perhaps if the most notable thing about this incredible start to the season for the Lakers is that Davis simply hasn’t played up to the level we’re accustomed to seeing from him.

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