The Philadelphia 76ers face the Los Angeles Lakers in a critical matchup as both teams seek to improve their records. The 76ers, struggling at 1-6, will be missing key players Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid due to injuries and suspension, respectively. Meanwhile, the Lakers, at 4-4, look to capitalize on their home advantage with Anthony Davis listed as probable.

LeBron James leads the Lakers with impressive stats, while Kelly Oubre Jr. is expected to step up for Philadelphia. The Lakers have a slight edge in the all-time series, but the 76ers have dominated recent encounters.