Back in action on Sunday, LeBron James put together his best performance of the season to guide the Los Angeles Lakers to a 112-108 victory versus the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center.

After missing the previous game against the Celtics because of sciatica and left foot joint arthritis — the same issues that prevented him from playing in the opening 14 games of the season — the soon-to-be 41-year-old showed no signs of limitation, scoring 29 points on 12-for-17 shooting, including 4-for-6 from deep. He added seven rebounds, six assists, a steal, and a block in 34 minutes.

James also reclaimed his rhythm after his 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ended in Toronto , and his reaction after the win centered on recognizing the moment when his team needed him to take contro

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