PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers have ended the longest losing streak in the history of major professional sports in the United States, topping the Lakers 103-91 on Tuesday night to snap a 28-game skid.
Lakers star Kobe Bryant scored 20 points on 7-of-26 shooting in the final game of his career in his hometown. He walked off to a standing ovation and chants of “Kobe! Kobe!”
The Sixers had lost their first 18 games this season, matching the record for worst start in NBA history. They had dropped 28 straight dating to last season, setting the mark for longest losing streak among the four major U.