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The Los Angeles Lakers lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 118-104 on Tuesday. The Lakers were leading 20-17 when Anthony Davis got injured in the first quarter. Davis left the game with an abdominal injury and didn't return. His injury status is unknown for now.
Without Davis, the 76ers took control of the game. They outscored the Lakers 48-32 in the second quarter, going into halftime with a 73-57 lead. The Lakers couldn’t recover in the second half, and the 76ers finished the game strong.
Davis played only 10 minutes, scoring 4 points and getting 2 rebounds. LeBron James tried to carry the team, scoring 31 points and getting 9 rebounds. Rookie Dalton Knecht added 24 points, but the Lakers still struggled without their star player.
Anthony Davis headed back to the locker room with an apparent injury. Uh oh... pic.twitter.com/52Rp8lCy8b
— Lakers Daily (@LakersDailyCom) January 29, 2025
Tyrese Maxey had a huge game for the 76ers, scoring 43 points. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 20 points, and Ricky Council added 14 points off the bench. The 76ers made 91 field goals, compared to 72 for the Lakers.
This loss ended a four-game winning streak for the Lakers, who are now 26-19 for the season. They will play three more games on the road, but Davis’ injury could hurt their playoff chances. The 76ers, who were missing Joel Embiid and Paul George, improved to 18-27 and are still fighting for a spot in the playoffs.
