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LeBron James' Triple-Double Helps Lakers Win Third in a Row
Los Angeles Lakers defeat the San Antonio Spurs in a tight contest
**Los Angeles, California** - The Los Angeles Lakers earned their third consecutive victory on Tuesday night, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 113-104 at the AT&T Center. LeBron James led the way for the Lakers with a triple-double, finishing with 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists.
Lakers' Offense Powers Victory
The Lakers came out firing on all cylinders, shooting 52.4% from the field in the first half. Anthony Davis also had a strong performance, scoring 25 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. The Lakers' offense was clicking on all cylinders, as they assisted on 27 of their 41 made field goals.
Spurs Hang Tough
The Spurs did not go down without a fight, as they rallied from a 15-point deficit in the third quarter to tie the game in the fourth. Dejounte Murray led the Spurs with 28 points, while Keldon Johnson added 23 points. However, the Lakers were able to close out the game in the final minutes, thanks to some clutch plays from James and Davis.
James' Triple-Double Leads the Way
James' triple-double was his second of the season and the 103rd of his career. He is now just seven triple-doubles away from passing Jason Kidd for third all-time. James was also efficient from the field, shooting 50% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range.
Conclusion
The Lakers are now 3-1 on the season and have won three straight games since losing their season opener to the Golden State Warriors. The Lakers will look to continue their winning ways on Thursday night when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder.