The Lakers (24-25) found themselves without LeBron James, who was scratched from Thursday’s lineup after feeling soreness in his left knee during warmups. The King’s absence loomed large, as L.A. lost to the Sixers, 105-87. Lakers are now 5-8 on the season without LBJ in the lineup.
Philadelphia shot the ball well all night long and were especially better from three-point range (finished with 13 made triples). The Lakers finished 6-of-29 from beyond the arc, tying a season-low in made three-pointers.
Anthony Davis was the silver lining, in an otherwise forgettable game. AD recorded his 14th double-double of the season (first since Dec.