One former University of Tennessee basketball player competed in the NBA Thursday. Another was inactive.
In Philadelphia, the 76ers defeated the Los Angeles Lakers, 105-87, at Wells Fargo Center.
Tobias Harris started at forward for Philadelphia and played 35 minutes. He had 23 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals for the 76ers, who improved to 29-19.
Harris was 10-for-15 from the floor and 3-for-5 from beyond the 3-point arc against the Lakers, who were without LeBron James. James was inactive due to left knee soreness.
Anthony Davis led Los Angeles with 31 points.
Rookie and 2021 first-round draft pick Jaden Springer was inactive for the 76ers.
Springer played one season for Tennessee in 2020-21.
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