LeBron hits 38K, but Embiid leads 76ers past Lakers 113-112
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By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer
LOS ANGELES (AP) — LeBron James became the second player in NBA history to score 38,000 career points, but Joel Embiid had 35 points and 11 rebounds while the Philadelphia 76ers held off the Los Angeles Lakers 113-112. Russell Westbrook failed to get off a clean shot or a pass in the final second under defense from Embiid, allowing the 76ers to hold on. James Harden added 24 points and 13 assists for Philadelphia, which swept the season series and beat Los Angeles for the sixth straight time. James put up 35 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds for the Lakers.