Sixers Fall To Lakers, 100-89, As Team Celebrates Allen Iverson's Hall Of Fame Nod
PHILADELPHIA (CBS/AP) — Julius Randle scored nine of his 25 points in a dominating first quarter and the Los Angeles Lakers snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 100-89 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
Lou Williams added 18 points and D'Angelo Russell and Nick Young had 15 points apiece for the Lakers. They were playing the third game of a seven-game, 12-day trip — their longest of the season.
Joel Embiid scored 15 points for the 76ers. They have dropped eight straight at home to fall to an NBA-worst 6-20.
Sevyn Streeter performed the national anthem wearing a "We Matter" jersey. The R&B artist had been scheduled to sing before the 76ers' home opener in October, but was scratched by the team two minutes before the performance because she was wearing a "We Matter" T-shirt.
Sevyn Performs National Anthem In 'We Matter' Shirt At Sixers Game, 'I Love My Country'
Streeter came to center court on Friday in a black jersey with the words "We Matter" above the No. 7. She received applause upon her introduction and cheers when she completed the song.
The Sixers also honored the Hall of Fame induction of team legend Allen Iverson. The Answer returned to the Wells Fargo Center and gave a halftime speech during a ceremony that included him being handed his Hall of Fame jacket by fellow Sixers great, Julius Erving.
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