The Los Angeles Lakers head to Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in a non-conference matchup. The Lakers are 26-18, which puts the team in fifth place in the Western Conference. The Sixers are 17-27, which puts the team in 11th place in the Eastern Conference.

Paul George had to exit the game against the Bulls after appearing to injure his left pinky finger. The injury occurred in the second quarter after he had played just 13 minutes, putting up 9 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist before ending up on the sidelines.