The Sixers defeated the Utah Jazz Saturday, 118-117. They won’t have much time to celebrate this close win however, as they face off against the Los Angeles Lakers for the second and final time Sunday.
Back in December, the Sixers beat the Lakers 133-122 in their first matchup in Philly. Since then, the Lakers went from bad to worse. They’re deep within the Western Conference’s basement, sitting at 13th place — outside of the NBA’s play-in tournament.
Unfortunately, Anthony Davis won’t be available this time around as he recovers from a foot injury. The Lakers listed LeBron James as probable (as they do almost every game), and Patrick Beverley as questionable with an illness.