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

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.

The Los Angeles Lakers experienced all sides of a strange night in Thursday night’s 119-115 win over the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena

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.

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.

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.

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