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The LA Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers will meet for the first time in the 2025-26 NBA season on Sunday at the Xfinity Mobile Arena. The Lakers enter this game second in the Western Conference with a 16-6 record, while the 76ers are 13-9, sixth in the Eastern Conference.
LA has won eight of its last 10 games. However, two of the losses have come in the past three outings, including Friday's 126-105 result at Boston. The Lakers were shorthanded, playing without Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Marcus Smart. Austin Reaves had 36 points and eight assists, but the rest of the team underperformed early.
Meanwhile, the Sixers are 6-4 over their last 10 games but have won three in a row before Sunday's clash. They beat the Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Bucks 116-101 on the road on Friday. Quentin Grimes had 22 off the bench, while Paul George scored 20 to guide the Sixers after Tyrese Maxey had an off night with 12 points.
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The LA Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers have a combined list of six injured players for this game, which could impact their starting lineups. Here's a look at how things could look in that regard.
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LA Lakers vs. Philadelphia 76ers Starting Lineups and Depth Charts
LA Lakers starting lineup and depth chart
The Lakers will see Luka Doncic return after a two-game absence, which instantly impacts their starting lineup. However, LeBron James remains questionable after missing Friday's loss at Boston.
Assuming he plays, LA will start Doncic at point guard, Austin Reaves at shooting guard, Rui Hachimura at small forward, James at power forward and Deandre Ayton at center. Gabe Vincent will be James' replacement if he doesn't suit up.
Philadelphia 76ers starting lineup and depth chart
The Philadelphia 76ers have listed Joel Embiid and Paul George as questionable. Should they suit up, they will be in the frontcourt with Dominick Barlow. Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe will start at the guard positions.
Quentin Grimes and Andre Drummond will start if the Sixers rule out George and Embiid.
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