Fall (hip) was limited to individual work during Sunday's practice, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Simons (hamstring) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Bona (foot) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Barlow (back) didn't participate in Sunday's practice, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Wade (ankle) didn't participate in Sunday's practice, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Brown recorded 20 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, a steal and two blocks across 31 minutes in Friday's 125-120 preseason loss to the Celtics.
Walker recorded 13 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and two steals across 19 minutes in Friday's 125-120 preseason loss to the Celtics.
Maxey recorded 22 points (7-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, six assists and a steal across 30 minutes in Friday's 125-120 preseason loss to the Celtics.
Vanderbilt (undisclosed) isn't expected to play in Friday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Thuc Nhi Nguyen of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Barlow (back) didn't play in Friday's 125-120 preseason loss to Boston in overtime.
DraftKings. I’m going to buy low on LeBron James’ points line. Despite clearing the 20-point mark in 19 of his last 24 contests, his points prop tonight is likely set a few points lower than his average due to Austin Reaves’ presence. However, the Lakers have conceded the Reaves’ minutes will be monitored again tonight (21 in his first game since Christmas the last time out), giving James enough runway to clear this total. It’s a solid matchup against the Sixers who have struggled with on-ball defense, and lack the size on the wing to match up with LBJ.
This will jump if Joel Embiid sits (doubt). And I don't want to mention him, but usually I only have to reference when back the Sixers. I'd be fine him sitting tonight. And I think Paul George is one of the most overrated players of his generation. But he's a very good defender. Him being out suspended for a while won't probably matter that often, but he would be the main guy on Luka and/or LeBron. Now Philly doesn't have a strong defender to deal with either. You think Dominick Barlow will do something? Also, I believe certain home games are much more important -- including those after a long road trip to reset momentum. That's where the Lakers are following their Grammys Trip.
76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe poured in 25 points in 40 minutes of action last time out at Golden State. He was plus-27 in the box score. The No. 3 overall pick should get another big workload in a game with a total of 234, second-highest on the board. The Lakers are below average defensively, and Edgecombe scored 15 points in 38 minutes when LA visited Philly on Dec. 7. With Paul George suspended and Joel Embiid questionable, the surging 76ers are relying on Edgecome to supplement Tyrese Maxey's offense.
Kelly Oubre Jr. is enjoying a strong season and has more often than not functioned as the 76ers third leading scorer behind Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Oubre has thrived in this role and is routinely playing huge minutes which I expect to continue now that Paul George will be missing from the lineup and is serving a suspension. Oubre attempted double digit threes in his last outing and I expect his volume to continue to spike considering his role and usage. I’d play this to (-160).
