The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers face off on Sunday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Wells Fargo Center, with both teams looking to extend their respective streaks.
The Lakers hold a 16-6 record and are on a one-game losing streak, while the 76ers stand at 13-9 and aim to continue a three-game winning run.
Los Angeles will be closely monitoring LeBron James, who is listed as questionable due to right sciatica and left foot joint arthritis. Marcus Smart is confirmed out with a left lumbar muscle strain, which could force adjustments to the Lakers’ backcourt rotation.
Philadelphia’s injury concerns include Joel Embiid and Paul George, both questionable with left knee issues. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford are sidelined, leaving the 76ers without two key rotational players for the matchup.
The Lakers are coming off a 105-126 loss at Boston on December 5, following a 123-120 win over Toronto on December 4. Luka Doncic has averaged 35.3 points, 8.9 assists, and 8.9 rebounds per game this season, while Austin Reaves contributes 29.3 points and 6.8 assists per outing. Deandre Ayton provides efficiency in the paint with 15.4 points and 8.7 rebounds per game.
Philadelphia enters Sunday’s game after a 116-101 victory over Milwaukee and a 99-98 win against Golden State. Tyrese Maxey leads the team with 31.6 points and 7.1 assists per game, while Quentin Grimes adds 17 points per contest. Andre Drummond’s 9.2 rebounds per game anchor the frontcourt alongside Embiid when healthy.
Both teams have yet to meet in the 2025-26 season.
