PHILADELPHIA -- Steve Nash celebrated his 40th birthday with a vintage performance. Nash scored a season-high 19 points and the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-98 Friday night. Wesley Johnson and Chris Kaman each scored 17 and six Lakers finished with double-digit points. Nash, the oldest player in the NBA, played like the guy who was a two-time NBA MVP a decade ago. He had five assists, four rebounds and shot 8 for 15 in just his eighth game of the season. "I thought I could play well, I could contribute," he said. "At this point, I dont take anything for granted. Its a grind for me to get ready to play every day. Im just thrilled I can move out there without restriction and help my team." In a way, Nash also helped his opponent by putting on a clinic for the younger guys. "Hes a great player, always under control, uses his screens well. I can learn a lot from him," Sixers rookie point guard Michael Carter-Williams said. Tony Wroten scored 16 and Evan Turner and Spencer Hawes each had 15 for Philadelphia, which lost its fifth straight game, seventh in a row at home and 15th of 18 overall. "It appears we play better on the road," Sixers coach Brett Brown said. "Everybody wants to do better in our city, in front of our fans." The Lakers won their second straight game after losing seven in a row. A pair of once-proud franchises that last met in the NBA Finals in 2001, both teams are headed for the draft lottery this season. The Sixers own the leagues third-worst record while the Lakers came in tied for seventh-worst. The Sixers led the entire first half, going up by as many as nine points a few times. Blake hit consecutive 3s for the Lakers to cut it to 64-61 at halftime. The Lakers took their first lead, 68-67, in the third on Sacres dunk. They were up 87-82 when Wroten sank a 62-footer at the buzzer. It was his second shot beyond half court in two games. He made a 58-footer to end the third in a loss to Boston on Wednesday. Los Angeles pulled away early in the fourth. Kaman and Jordan Hill combined for all the points in a 10-0 run that put the Lakers up 101-90 and the Sixers never recovered. "It feels great to get two wins in a row," Kaman said. "This was satisfying because it was a total team effort. Steve Nash was amazing. Hes incredible to do what he does at age 40. Hes a true professional and were lucky to have him." After finishing Wednesdays win at Cleveland with four healthy players and a guy who fouled out, the Lakers had nine active players against the Sixers. Coach Mike DAntoni used a little-known NBA rule to keep Robert Sacre on the court after he fouled out against the Cavaliers. They didnt need any help in Philadelphia. Nash was enough. "Youre around him and you marvel at what he does," DAntoni said of Nash. "The way he works every day, you watch his speed and hes about the same speed he was at 30 years old. 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Messier, who had been a special assistant to Rangers general manager Glen Sather, announced Thursday in a statement that he is resigning in order to "expand the game of hockey in the New York area by developing the Kingsbridge National Ice Center.As well, a long list of professional athletes and Olympians were on hand to kick off the Games and celebrate the achievements of Special Olympics athletes from across the country. Heres a roundup of the reaction we saw on Twitter. Honour to walk out with the Team BC @sobcsociety flag bearer at tonights Special Olympics opening ceremonies! pic.twitter.com/GHJt7we1kc — Travis Lulay (@TravisLulay) July 9, 2014 Biggest cheer for Team BC. With BC Lion @travislulay. Great job by @SOBCsociety for organizing fun for athletes pic.twitter.com/SC9TBCbdCH — Jim Chu (@ChiefJimChu) July 9, 2014 Honored 2 meet Dr. Hayden, one of the visionaries for #SpecialOCanada @marktewks #Van2014 @SpecialOCanada pic.twitter.com/jtuRiEI3VY — Jamie Sale (@JamieSale) July 9, 2014 Walking in the opening ceremonies w my new bud Chris Sutter ???? @SpecialOCanada @SpecialOAlberta @Vancouver2014 pic.twitter.com/Ul6GZAgCW4 — Jamie Sale (@JamieSale) July 9, 2014 Now thats a big flag!!! @SpecialOCanada pic.twitter.com/7rLzDzKv3D — Brent Hayden (@BHayden2012) July 9, 2014 Special Olympics opening ceremonies with the mayor of #Vancouver @MayorGregor @Vancouver2014 @sobcsociety @BCLions pic.twitter.com/jaCP7fKUDZ — Marco Iannuzzi (@iannuzzimarco) July 9, 2014 #BCLions @GM_Brillo leading team Alberta for the @sobcsociety opening ceremonies! pic.twitter.com/O9fVNj24lE — Christie Buono (@ChristieBuono) July 9, 2014 With my team!! Special Olympics 2014. pic.twitter..ddddddddddddcom/4ANDXdrsMN — Angus Reid (@angusreid64) July 9, 2014 What a night! Celebrating the @SpecialOCanada Summer Games w/ @BoHorvat @marktewks & hundreds of Special O athletes! pic.twitter.com/IYkwEe1o9m — Canucks For Kids (@Canucksforkids) July 9, 2014 So exciting to march in with Team Quebec. #Vancouver2014 @SpecialOCanada pic.twitter.com/XGfaXr0ABb — Mark Tewksbury (@marktewks) July 9, 2014 Probably the only time @Bighill44 will enjoy being in the middle of a sea of green lol. @sobcsociety pic.twitter.com/iMOgEAd10M — Christie Buono (@ChristieBuono) July 9, 2014 With @BHayden2012 Getting ready for Opening Ceremonies #Vancouver2014 @SpecialOCanada pic.twitter.com/Z31cJs3z1C — Mark Tewksbury (@marktewks) July 9, 2014 Look who I found at @Vancouver2014 opening ceremonies. Best dancer in the house! #Clearly #Vancouver2014 pic.twitter.com/NVCzQtwVhs — Willie Mitchell (@Willie_Mitch33) July 9, 2014 Sending a warm welcome to all of the @vancouver2014 Special Olympic Summer Games athletes! pic.twitter.com/4hDw1GPPJp — Vancouver Whitecaps (@WhitecapsFC) July 9, 2014 Amazing experience marching in the special Olympics opening ceremony in Vancouver with @BoHorvat pic.twitter.com/Und8As78Zu — Hunter Shinkaruk (@H_S_9) July 9, 2014 Walking into the @SpecialOCanada opening ceremonies with Team Ontario and @Jgardiner272! pic.twitter.com/q86dUBGs7P — Brent Hayden (@BHayden2012) July 9, 2014 ' ' '