Lakers at 76ers: Injury report
The Los Angeles Lakers are set to face off against the Philadelphia 76ers tonight as they continue their six-game road trip. The Lakers have been on a roll, winning four straight, including a dominant rival win against the defending champion Boston Celtics.
Great progress has been made regarding the Lakers’ injury report, as players are starting to recover from injury. With tonight being the second leg of a back-to-back, let’s dive into the latest injuries and availability for both teams:
The Lakers go for 5 straight wins in Philly tonight 👀
Despite no PG or Embiid, back-to-backs on the road are NEVER easy… let’s find a way tonight 🙏 pic.twitter.com/suWNbqJPqC
— Lakers All Day Everyday (@LADEig) January 28, 2025
Los Angeles Lakers Injury Report:
- Christian Wood: Remains out due to a knee injury
- LeBron James: Listed probable with foot injury
- Anthony Davis: Listed probable with foot injury
- Rui Hachimura: Listed as probable with a calf issue
- Gabe Vincent: listed out with a knee injury
- Jalen Hood-Schifino: Listed out with a hamstring injury
- Jarred Vanderbilt: Listed out with a hamstring injury
On a brighter note, Jarred Vanderbilt recently made his season debut after recovering from surgeries on both feet, adding depth to the Lakers’ rotation. Though Vanderbilt played the last two Lakers games, he will be out tonight for rest and recovery purposes.
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report:
- Joel Embiid: Out with a left knee injury
- Paul George: Sidelined due to a left finger sprain
- Andre Drummond: Out with a toe injury
- Caleb Martin: Dealing with a hip issue and is out
- Kenyon Martin Jr.: Sidelined with a foot injury
- Jared McCain: Out due to a knee injury
- Guerschon Yabusele: Probable with a knee concern
Tonight’s matchup will test both teams’ ability to perform under challenging circumstances, especially with limited rosters and tired legs. The Lakers will aim to keep their streak alive, while the 76ers look to overcome their injury woes and build on their recent success.
