Lakers vs. 76ers Injury Report: Embiid, Davis Among Star Players Ruled Out
Philadelphia 76ers:
Center Joel Embiid has been ruled out of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a sore left knee. Embiid had been listed as questionable to play after experiencing knee soreness in recent days. He will undergo further evaluation by the team's medical staff.
Guard James Harden is also out with a foot injury. Harden suffered a right foot tendon strain in the 76ers' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. He is expected to miss multiple games.
Los Angeles Lakers:
Forward Anthony Davis has been ruled out with a right foot injury. Davis suffered the injury in the Lakers' loss to the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. He is expected to miss multiple weeks.
Guard Lonnie Walker IV is also out with a sprained left ankle. Walker suffered the injury in the Lakers' loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night. He is expected to miss multiple games.
The Lakers and 76ers are both coming off of losses. The Lakers have lost two straight games, while the 76ers have lost three straight games.