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76ers vs. Lakers takeaways: More franchise history for Joel Embiid, dominant defense from Matisse Thybulle

76ers vs. Lakers takeaways: More franchise history for Joel Embiid, dominant defense from Matisse Thybulle

PHILADELPHIA — Two teams looking to climb the standings in their respective conferences met when the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. The Lakers were without All-Star forward LeBron James, who missed the game with left knee soreness, but they did have Anthony Davis, who was playing in just his second game following an extended absence due to a MCL injury. The Sixers were without starting shooting guard Seth Curry, but they were relatively healthy otherwise. 

Philadelphia jumped out to an early lead in the contest — they outscored L.A. 32-22 in the first frame — and they were largely able to keep the Lakers at arms’ length after that. They took a 54-48 lead into the halftime locker room, and ultimately walked away with a convincing 105-97 win. As he has all season, Joel Embiid led the way for Philadelphia with 26 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, while Tobias Harris…

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