NBA Matchup: Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers
Date: 28 January 2022
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
The Los Angeles Lakers travel to the Wells Fargo Center for a road matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night. Both teams enter this matchup after big victories as the Lakers defeated the Brooklyn Nets. Whereas the Sixers took down the Pelicans thanks to Joel Embiid’s 42 point game.
Los Angeles Lakers season so far
The Los Angeles Lakers have started their six games by winning two out of three games where they defeated the Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic. Lakers are gradually looking to their championship expectations as they finally saw the return of Anthony Davis. The Lakeshow is averaging 112.1 points, 41.9 rebounds, 23.7 assists, 7.8 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.7 points.
The King’s Gambit #LakersWin pic.twitter.com/yWeADLCXuF
— Los Angeles Lakers (@Lakers) January 26, 2022
LeBron James continues his purple patch as he is scoring 29.1 points per game and averaging 7.7 rebounds for the Lakers. Malik Monk has been a crucial player for Los Angeles as he is averaging 3.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Anthony Davis returns for the Lakeshow with his 22.8 points and nine rebounds.
Philadelphia 76ers season so far
The Philadelphia 76ers are one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference lately as they have won 12 of their last 15 games. Surprisingly, the Sixers have a better record (17-9) on the road, than at home (11-10). Philly averages 110.2 points, 43.3 rebounds, 23.0 assists, 7.3 steals and 4.8 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 104.2 points per game.
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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) January 26, 2022
Joel Embiid is having an MVP season as he is averaging 29.0 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 1.6 blocks while shooting 49.9% for the 76ers. Tobias Harris is averaging 19.1 points over the last 10 games for Philadelphia. Tyrese Maxey has also been incredible for Philly as he averages 16.6 points and 4.5 assists.
Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Match Prediction
The Philadelphia 76ers are playing some of their best basketball of the season in the last few weeks. Joel Embiid has been running through his competition as he is averaging 35.2 points in the last ten games. He’s been on a rampage, and although Anthony Davis is back for the Lakers, he can’t stop Embiid. Hence the Philadelphia 76ers can dominate and blow out the Los Angeles Lakers.
Injury Report
Los Angeles Lakers
Sekou Doumbouya – Covid-19 – Expected to be out until at least Jan 27
Kendrick Nunn – Knee – Expected to be out until at least Feb 27
Philadelphia 76ers
Danny Green – Hip – Game Time Decision
Seth Curry – Ankle – Game Time Decision
Shake Milton – Back – Game Time Decision
How to watch Los Angeles Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers?
The LA Lakers vs Philadelphia 76ers game will be broadcast nationally on TNT. The game will be locally broadcast on NBC Sports Philadelphia. The game will also be available on the NBA’s League Pass platform.
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