LOS ANGELES — Luka Doncic had an early exit from the Lakers’ home game against the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday night because of a left leg injury. Doncic went back to the home locker room at Crypto.

Philadelphia heads into a matchup with Phoenix as winners of five straight games. The teams meet Saturday for the second time this season.

The Philadelphia 76ers have a very fun team to watch this season, and with a strong trade deadline, they could’ve solidified themselves as contenders in the Eastern Conference.

Former 76ers guard Jared McCain pens farewell message to team originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Jared McCain wrote a farewell message to his former team Thursday.

Austin Reaves scored 35 points in just 25 minutes, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame Luka Doncic’s departure with a left leg injury for a 119-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Both the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers may be without multiple key players in Thursday night's matchup.

The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 at Crypto Arena on February 5, 2026, and The Sporting Tribune’s Darwin Walker was there to capture the following TST Images.

The Oklahoma City Thunder have acquired Jared McCain from the Philadelphia 76ers for a 2026 first-round draft pick and three second-round picks