On Friday night, LeBron James played sloppy basketball in the Los Angeles Lakers’ victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. James committed eight turnovers, but the Lakers defeated the Sixers 101-94. “The King” finished with 20 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, but his turnovers nearly lost his team the win.

James had an uncharacteristically terrible outing in terms of ball control, averaging only 3.3 turnovers per game. Anthony Davis came up big for the Lakers, finishing with 23 points, 19 rebounds, four assists, and four blocks.In his last five games, the four-time MVP has had an average turnover rate of 4.6. Nonetheless, despite being the league’s oldest player, James has continued to produce impressive results over that time.He’s averaging 26.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 8.6 assists since March 10.For Friday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers, LeBron James was projected to score 25.5 points and grab 7.5 rebounds. This season, James averages 25.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, yet he was heavily favored to win both of his prop bets.The four-time NBA champion spoiled several parlays by scoring only 20 points. He went above 7.5 rebounds, but only by eight. It’s his first lackluster scoring performance in a while, so don’t be afraid to include James in your parlay.

The Los Angeles Lakers will need him to stay healthy for the remainder of the regular season if they hope to secure a good berth in the Play-In Tournament.James is an important part of the team’s success, although his contribution may not be as significant as Anthony Davis’.