Lakers vs. 76ers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season

Allen Iverson’s party was spoiled by the Los Angeles Lakers, who defeated the Philadelphia 76ers, 100-89, on a night when The Answer was presented with his Basketball Hall of Fame jacket.  

The Lakers, who entered Friday’s road contest 0-8 in December, stormed out of the gates with a 13-0 run to open the game. They never looked back from that point, as Julius Randle led the barrage with 25 points on 10-of-13 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds. 

Randle showed off his defensive chops and highlight-reel skills on a single play right before the half, via the Lakers:

Julius Randle picks off the pass and throws down the reverse dunk. #LakeShow(📺: @SpectrumSN / @spectdeportes) pic.twitter.com/qQMPiXo3tx

— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) December 17, 2016

The previous two games were an epic struggle for Randle. He had a combined eight points on 3-of-15 shooting against the Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets prior to finally breaking through against the 76ers. 

Randle had some help from his teammates. Second-year guard D’Angelo Russell had 15 points and seven rebounds. Lou Williams was terrific off the bench with 18 points and four steals in 23 minutes. 

Coming into the night, ESPN Stats & Info noted Russell was in select Lakers company in terms of scoring:

D’Angelo Russell is on pace to be third @Lakers player 20 or younger to average 15 PPG in a season. The others? Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson pic.twitter.com/ToZwktRm4c

— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) December 16, 2016

Nick Young was also strong for the Lakers. The …

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