Luka Doncic injured, LeBron James struggles; Reaves scores 35 as Lakers end 76ers' 5-game winning streak

On February 6th, in an NBA regular season game, the Lakers secured a tight 119-115 victory over the 76ers at their home court, ending the 76ers' streak of five consecutive wins.

In the opening quarter, the 76ers capitalized on powerful inside plays to establish a strong 12-4 lead. They maintained their advantage throughout, with Joel Embiid performing exceptionally, scoring 12 points single-handedly in the first quarter, which was key to their lead. Doncic responded with 8 points on 3 of 6 shooting, while LeBron James struggled, missing all three shots and scoring no points. By the end of the quarter, the 76ers led 27-21.

In the second quarter, the 76ers continued to control the game. When they were leading 51-42, an unexpected event occurred: Doncic suffered a hamstring injury and had to leave the court for the locker room, dealing a significant blow to the Lakers. The 76ers kept their lead, ending the half ahead 59-51. Reaves scored 14 points by halftime, while Doncic left after scoring 10 points; Embiid had 20 points, helping his team maintain the advantage.

During the third quarter, LeBron James still struggled with his shooting but actively facilitated the offense through his playmaking, delivering several excellent passes. The Lakers spread their scoring around and narrowed the gap to 69-74. After the 76ers pushed the lead back to 10 points, Reaves and Rui Hachimura hit long-range shots, significantly closing the margin. At the end of the quarter, the 76ers held a slim 87-85 lead.

In the final quarter, Reaves emerged as the Lakers' main scorer, contributing 11 of the team's first 21 points and sparking a 21-7 run that firmly established their lead. Smart then hit two consecutive three-pointers, extending the Lakers' lead to 110-98. The 76ers responded with an effective counterattack, led by stars Embiid and Maxey, and a pull-up three-pointer from Achiuwa, bringing the score to 113-116. Smart made both free throws, and Hachimura stepped up to score again, extinguishing the 76ers' hopes of a comeback. The Lakers maintained their advantage and secured the win as planned.

Starting Lineups

Lakers: LeBron James, Jarred Vanderbilt, Deandre Ayton, Marcus Smart, Luka Doncic

76ers: Kelly Oubre Jr., Jaden Springer, Joel Embiid, Precious Achiuwa, Tyrese Maxey