LeBron triple-double powers Lakers past Nets

LeBron James h 27 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in his 10th triple-double of season and Los Angeles Lakers me a season-high 19 3-pointers to pull away and beat Brooklyn Nets 128-113 on Thursday night. Lakers beat both New York teams on back-to-back nights.

James closed within 17 points of Kobe Bryant for third place on NBA's career scoring list with a flurry in fourth quarter. He can pass Bryant on Saturday at Philelphia, where five-time champion with Lakers was born.

James has 33,626 points. Bryant finished with 33,643.

Anthony Davis h 16 points and 11 rebounds, and Dwight Howard finished with 14 points and 12 boards in his first start of season.

Kyrie Irving scored 20 points after missing a game with right hamstring tightness, but Nets lost ir fifth straight. Brooklyn has won just two of its last 14 games.