NBA roundup: LeBron James delivers late as Sixers get by Knicks

LeBron James scored 20 points with nine rebounds and eight assists as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the visiting New York Knicks 98-93 on Friday. With Jaylen Brown out (knee), Anfernee Simons seized an expanded role, scoring 21 points on 7-of-11 shooting. Tyrese Maxey added 27 for Philly, while VJ Edgecombe hit a late 3-pointer and finished with 13. New York’s Jalen Brunson scored 24 and Karl-Anthony Towns had 22 points and 12 rebounds. After Brunson’s 3-pointer made it 90-89, James answered, then Edgecombe beat the shot-clock for a 94-90 lead. James capped it with a putback on Maxey’s airball with 11.9 seconds left.

Warriors 112, Lakers 95: Stephen Curry scored 31. Mavericks 116, Rockets 111: Kyrie Irving 35 and Cooper Flagg 33. Celtics 125, Bulls 111: Payton Pritchard hit a season-high 30.