NBA roundup: Lakers stop 76ers despite Luka Doncic’s injury exit

Al JazeeraEN 4 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesFebruary 6, 2026 at 10:17 AM

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The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 despite Luka Doncic's injury exit due to left leg soreness. Austin Reaves scored 35 points off the bench, while LeBron James added 17 points with 10 assists. The Lakers came back from a 14-point deficit in the third quarter and took their first lead in the fourth quarter. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with 35 points, but his team's five-game winning streak ended. The Lakers' victory marked their return from a 5-3 road trip. Meanwhile, other teams also recorded wins: the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 135-123, the Washington Wizards defeated the Detroit Pistons 126-117, and the Raptors, Hornets, Magic, Hawks, and Warriors also won their respective games.

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JJ Redick 40% San Antonio Spurs ×260% Austin Reaves 60% Joel Embiid 60% Washington Wizards ×360% Detroit Pistons ×260% Victor Wembanyama 60% LeBron James 70% Dallas Mavericks ×270% Philadelphia 76ers ×380% Luka Doncic ×380% Los Angeles Lakers ×490%

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