Reaves Scores 35 as Lakers Overcome 76ers for 119-115 Win
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The Los Angeles Lakers erased a double-digit deficit and defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-115 on Thursday night, Feb. 5, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena.
Guard Austin Reaves, playing his second game since returning from injury, led the comeback with 35 points, five rebounds and two assists in just 25 minutes. His late three-pointers swung the momentum and secured the Lakers’ first lead early in the fourth quarter.
Philadelphia opened the night on a 20-10 run as Los Angeles missed five of its first six shots and committed several turnovers. The 76ers held a 27-21 edge after one quarter and pushed the margin to 59-51 at halftime behind a strong inside performance from Joel Embiid.
The Lakers suffered a setback midway through the second period when Luka Doncic left with a hamstring injury and was ruled out for the remainder of the game. Despite the loss of their starting guard, Los Angeles closed the third quarter on a surge, trimming the gap to 87-85.
Reaves opened the fourth with consecutive threes to give the Lakers their first advantage. Moments later, Marcus Smart added back-to-back triples, stretching the lead to 10. Philadelphia mounted a late push, but Los Angeles maintained its composure at the free-throw line to seal the victory.
The win follows a 5-3 road trip and marks the first of five straight home contests for the Lakers. They meet the Golden State Warriors on Saturday to continue the homestand.
Source: Lakers Nation
