PHILADELPHIA — With Luka Doncic being away from the team and in Slovenia for the birth of his second daughter for the start of the Lakers’ three-game trip, Coach JJ Redick was hopeful the star guard would be feeling like himself for Sunday’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers.

But what wasn’t mentioned was LeBron James, back in the lineup after a one-game absence because of sciatica and left foot joint arthritis, resembling the version of himself that the Lakers have become accustomed to over the last several years.

Barreling his way to the rim in transition. Assisting teammates when the 76ers sent defensive help his way. Knocking down catch-and-shoot 3-pointers when the opportunities presented themselves.

And when the Lakers needed one final push to get over the hump at Xfinity M

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