Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers (01/28): Starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more

Sameer Khan / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Jan 28, 2025, 20:11 IST

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The Los Angeles Lakers face the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center, marking their second encounter this season. The Lakers, having won four of their last five games, look strong against a struggling 76ers team. Key players include LeBron James and Anthony Davis for the Lakers, and Tyrese Maxey for the 76ers.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers (01/28): Starting five, injury report, start time, how to watch, and more

Credits: NBA

The Los Angeles Lakers will visit the Philadelphia 76ers at the Wells Fargo Center tonight. This will be the second meeting of the season between these two teams, with the Lakers winning the last match. Ahead of this match, the 76ers are struggling for form while the Lakers have been on a roll winning four of their last five games. From the looks of it, this will be a tough match for the 76ers.
Continue reading to learn more about the matchup, including injury reports, start time, where to watch, and more.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Projected starting five

Philadelphia 76ers projected starting five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Eric Gordon	6.7	1.1	1.5
Tyrese Maxey	26.6	3.5	6.0
Ricky Council IV	6.3	2.3	0.9
Kelly Oubre Jr.	13.9	6.1	1.7
Guerschon Yabusele	10.3	5.5	2.0

Los Angeles Lakers projected starting five

Player	PTS	REB	AST
Austin Reaves	18.4	4.2	6.1
Max Christie	8.3	2.6	1.4
LeBron James	23.6	7.6	9.0
Rui Hachimura	12.2	5.3	1.5
Anthony Davis	26.3	12.1	3.4

(Note: Projected starters are subject to change.)

Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Key players to watch

Los Angeles Lakers key players

- LeBron James
- Anthony Davis

Philadelphia 76ers key players

- Tyrese Maxey
- Kelly Oubre Jr.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers injury report

Lakers injury report

Player	Status	Injury
Rui Hachimura	Out	Calf
Jalen Hood-Schifino	Out	Hamstring
Gabe Vincent	Out	Knee
Christian Wood	Out	Knee

76ers injury report

Player	Status	Injury
Andre Drummond	Out	Toe
Joel Embiid	Out	Knee
Paul George	Out	Finger
KJ Martin	Out	Foot
Caleb Martin	Out	Hip
Jared McCain	Out for season	Knee
Guerschon Yabusele	Game time decision	Knee

Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Team stats

Statistics	Lakers	76ers
Record	26-18	17-27
Standings	5th	11th
Home/Away	10-12	7-13
Offensive Rating	13th	24th
Defensive Rating	22nd	21st
Net Rating	18th	23rd

Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Previous matchups

Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers Credits: AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack

The last Lakers vs 76ers game took place earlier this season on November 8, 2024. The Lakers were able to win that game with a comfortable 10-point margin. Anthony Davis led the team in scoring recording 31 points. LeBron James did everything else and recorded 12 rebounds and 13 assists for the Lakers. This upcoming match will be their second meeting of the 2024/25 season.

Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Leading players

Stat	Lakers (Leader)	76ers (Leader)
Points	26.3 - Anthony Davis	26.6 - Tyrese Maxey
Rebounds	12.1 - Anthony Davis	7.9 - Joel Embiid
Assists	9.0 - LeBron James	6.0 - Tyrese Maxey

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Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Date, time, and venue

The Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers will go live from the Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The match kicks off at 7:30 PM ET.

How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers: Streaming details and more

- TV: TNT, Max, and Spectrum SportsNet
- Streaming: Sling, DirecTV Stream, FuboTV and NBA League Pass

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