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The Philadelphia 76ers and LA Lakers face off on Friday at the Crypto.com Arena. The 1-6 Sixers entering this contest in search of their second win, while the Lakers are hoping to avoid dropping under .500 for the first time this season after going 4-4.
The traveling Sixers are coming off a 110-98 loss to the LA Clippers. It was a neck-and-neck contest in the first half, but a lopsided third quarter saw LA outscore Philadelphia 33-17 and take an 84-68 lead heading into the fourth. It was a steep climb for Paul George and Co. to get back into the game.
George scored 18 points on 7-of-9 shots, with seven rebounds and three steals. Meanwhile, Kelly Oubre Jr. matched his points tally, shooting 8 of 12. Tyrese Maxey, who exited the game with an injury, could only produce 12 points on 38.5% shooting.
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On the other hand, the Lakers are also coming off a huge 131-114 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies. Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura didn't play, while the Lakers' role players misfired big time. LeBron James waged a lone war with 39 points on 62.5% shooting.
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The Lakers were in the game midway through the third quarter, trailing 72-68, but an 8-0 run swung the game back in Memphis' favor. The Grizzlies kept building on that advantage and eventually handed LA a fourth loss in five games.
Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Lakers Injury Reports for Nov. 8
Philadelphia 76ers injury report
The 76ers have three players on their injury report. Joel Embiid is out citing league suspension, and Tyrese Maxey has a right hamstring injury. Justin Edwards is out on G League duties.
LA Lakers injury report
The Lakers have five players on their injury report. Anthony Davis is probable with left plantar fasciitis, Rui Hachimura is questionable with an illness, and Jaxson Hayes is probable with left knee soreness issue. Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood are out recovering from offseason surgeries on their foot and knee, respectively.
Philadelphia 76ers vs LA Lakers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts for Nov. 8
Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup and depth chart
The 76ers could start Kyle Lowry and Kelly Oubre Jr. in the backcourt, with Paul George as the small forward, Caleb Martin as the power forward and Andre Drummond at center.
LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart
The Lakers will start guards Austin Reaves and Cam Reddish, Rui Hachimura and LeBron James as the forwards and Anthony Davis at center.
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