76ers Defeat Lakers 118-104 Amid Injuries

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 118-104, handing the Lakers their first loss after a four-game winning streak. Despite being shorthanded themselves, the 76ers, led by Tyrese Maxey's 43 points, capitalized on the Lakers' struggles, particularly after Anthony Davis exited the game due to an abdominal strain. The Lakers started strong with early contributions from LeBron James and Rui Hachimura, but they faltered as sloppy play led to 22 turnovers, allowing Philadelphia to score 27 points off those mistakes. The Lakers' defense deteriorated in the second quarter, where they allowed 48 points and found themselves trailing 57-73 at halftime. LeBron James finished with 31 points, but it wasn't enough to turn the tide as the team struggled to recover from Davis's absence. Hachimura returned to the lineup, contributing 13 points, but overall the Lakers could not regain their momentum after Davis's injury.