Despite not having LeBron James (knee soreness), Anthony Davis (foot rehab), and Talen Horton-Tucker (ankle) the Lakers (31-42) kept it interesting for most of Wednesday’s matchup with the visiting Philadelphia 76ers. The effort was good but unfortunately not enough, as Philly came away with the 126-121 victory.
The Purple and Gold led by three after the opening frame, producing another 30-point quarter (seventh time in the last 14) as Stanley Johnson led the charge scoring his all 13 of his total points.
L.A. would be down nine at the half but forged a 39-point third quarter to put their deficit down to two.