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Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report and Predicted Starting Lineups- Latest Updates on Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Others

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The Philadelphia 76ers will lock horns with the Los Angeles Lakers for a highly anticipated regular season clash on Sunday, December 7. This will be the first time that a promising Sixers squad faces the ever-hot Lakers in the ongoing NBA season. The Sixers will head into the game on the back of a three-game winning streak. In their most recent fixture, they recorded an easy victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Quentin Grimes led the side with 22 points while Paul George dropped 20 to guide the side to their 13th win of the season.

On the other hand, the Los Angeles Lakers recorded their second loss in the last three games. In their most recent game, the Boston Celtics handed a blowout loss to the Lakers, capitalizing on LeBron James and Luka Doncic’s absence. Though Austin Reaves recorded a game-high 36 points, a combined effort from the Celtics overshadowed his effort. It was the Lakers’ sixth loss of the season. In the upcoming game, the Sixers would aim to continue their winning streak, while the Lakers will aim to bounce back and record a notable win to get back on track.

Having said that, let’s have a look at the injury concerns for both teams and how their starting lineups could look like on Sunday.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report

Given below is the complete breakdown of injury reports and expected starting lineups for Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers, scheduled on Sunday.

Philadelphia 76ers’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
Paul George	SF	Knee	Questionable
Joel Embiid	C	Knee	Questionable
Kelly Oubre Jr.	SG	Knee	Out
Trendon Watford	PF	Thigh	Out

Paul George is listed as questionable to face the Los Angeles Lakers. He could miss his second matchup in a span of three games.

Joel Embiid is also listed as questionable for Sunday’s game due to left knee injury recovery. He didn’t play in Friday’s matchup, so we can expect him to be back on Sunday.

Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford are listed as out for Sunday’s matchup due to a left knee injury and thigh injury, respectively.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Injuries

Player	Position	Injury	Status
LeBron James	SF	Back	Questionable
Marcus Smart	PG	Back	Out

LeBron James is listed as questionable for Sunday’s game due to right sciatica and left foot arthritis.

Marcus Smart is out with left lumbar muscle strain.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Los Angeles Lakers Predicted Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers: Paul George, Dominick Barlow, Joel Embiid, VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey

Los Angeles Lakers: Rui Hachimura, LeBron James, Deandre Ayton, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves

Joel Embiid

LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic

Philadelphia 76ers

Garima Ranawat

Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.