Joel Embiid, Sixers hold off LeBron-less Lakers, 126-121


              Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (11) reacts after a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers in Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) defends against Los Angeles Lakers guard D.J. Augustin (4) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle (22) fouls Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
            
              Philadelphia 76ers center DeAndre Jordan, center, dunks against Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Monk (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, March 23, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Joel Embiid, Sixers hold off LeBron-less Lakers, 126-121