NBA: LeBron James posts triple-double in Lakers win

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Detroit Pistons 106-99 as LeBron James finished with his 90th career triple-double on Sunday night.

James racked up 21 points, 14 rebounds, and 11 assists to bring the win to the Lakers at Staples Center.

Power forward Anthony Davis was the highest scorer of his team as he did a double-double, netting 24 points and 11 rebounds.

Neither point guard Derrick Rose's 28 points nor center Andre Drummond's 12 points and 18 rebounds sufficed to save the Pistons.

Los Angeles Lakers blocked 20 shots while Anthony Davis finished with eight, JaVale McGee had six, Dwight Howard had five and Avery Bradley played with one block.

With this win, the Lakers continue to lead the Western Conference with 29-7 win/loss record.

Sunday results in NBA:

*Los Angeles Clippers-New York Knicks: 135-132

*Miami Heat-Portland Trail Blazers: 122-111

*Cleveland Cavaliers-Minnesota Timberwolves: 103-118

*Phoenix Suns-Memphis Grizzlies: 114-121

*Los Angeles Lakers-Detroit Pistons: 106-99

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