LOS ANGELES -- After snapping an eight-game losing streak, the Los Angeles Lakers attempt to win two straight contests for the second time this year when they face the banged-up Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday at Staples Center.
Los Angeles (25-40) ended their skid Thursday with a 122-110 romp over the host Phoenix Suns. Six Lakers reached double figures in scoring with point guard D'Angelo Russell leading the way with 28 points on 10-of-20 shooting. Russell also had three steals.
Since the All-Star break, Russell is averaging 21.9 points, five assists and 2.