Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James smashed 10 straight points in the fourth quarter to play a key role in a 112-108 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday. Before this match, James was held to only eight points in 123-120 win against the Toronto Raptors on Thursday. This ended James’ run of 1,297 consecutive double-digit regular-season matches. 

“At 40 years old, I mean, it just takes a while for my body to kind of get back into a rhythm,” James said. “And so it felt good tonight to kind of feel like myself a little bit.”

James scored a season-high 29 points while shooting 12 for 17 from the field, with 7 rebounds, 6 assists against the 76ers.

“I do think it’s important to be reminded every now and then of what you’re capable of,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said.

Said Sixers coach Nick Nurse: “He’s done that a time or two in his life, right?”

Meanwhile, Austin Reaves had a tough day on the court, managing 3-for-16 from the field.

“I felt like the opportunity kind of presented itself,” James said. “I felt like my two heavy hitters kind of didn’t have it or needed a little kick, and I tried to punch in from there.”

“I mean, that was amazing,” Doncic said. “That was vintage Bron. We’re happy he was there to save us.”

James had had a glorious career of 23 years and he said the performances like Sunday are becoming more precious for him.

“I’ve had so many of those moments that it never gets old,” James said. “And that’s the one thing you won’t be able to get back when you’re done playing is that arena. That excitement of going out — and either the excitement or the boos and the cheers or whatever the case may be. You’ll never be able to get that back once you’re done playing.”

The Lakers will next take on the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday.