James Harden has been dealing with a hamstring injury since being acquired by the 76ers at the trade deadline.
Harden missed the team’s first four games following the blockbuster deal with a left hamstring injury, which also sidelined him for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. While he’s appeared in 11 games since he’s sat out an additional two games due to injury recovery.
Having missed Philadelphia’s last game, will Harden play on Wednesday vs. Lakers?
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Is 76ers’ James Harden playing tonight vs. Lakers?
Harden’s status for Wednesday’s game against the Lakers is not yet known.
Originally, Harden wasn’t on Philadelphia’s injury report for its matchup with Miami on Monday, but the 10-time All-Star was later ruled with left hamstring injury recovery.
Before the game, 76ers head coach Doc Rivers said “we’re just being careful” with Harden.
Over 11 games with the Sixers, Harden is averaging 22.4 points, 10.5 assists and 7.0 rebounds per game.
What channel is 76ers vs. Lakers on?
- TV channel (Philadelphia): NBC Sports Philadelphia
- TV channel (Los Angeles): Spectrum SportsNet
- TV channel (USA): ESPN
- TV channel (Canada): SN 360
- Streaming (USA): Watch ESPN | Sling TV
In Philadelphia, viewers can watch 76ers vs. Lakers on NBC Sports Philadelphia. Viewers in the Los Angeles area can watch 76ers vs. Lakers on Spectrum SportsNet.
Viewers in the United States outside of Los Angeles and Philadelphia can watch the game on ESPN. It can also be streamed on Watch ESPN or Sling TV, which offers a free three-day trial.
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In Canada, the game will be broadcast on SN 360.
76ers vs. Lakers start time
- Date: Wednesday, March 23
- Time: 10:00 p.m. ET | 7:00 p.m. PT
76ers vs. Lakers is set for Wednesday, March 23 at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The game will tip-off shortly after 10:00 p.m. ET.
76ers schedule 2021-22
According to Tankathon, the 76ers have the league’s seventh-easiest remaining schedule.
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
| March 23 | at Lakers | 10:00 p.m. |
| March 25 | at Clippers | 10:30 p.m. |
| March 27 | at Suns | 6 p.m. |
| March 29 | vs. Bucks | 7 p.m. |
| March 31 | at Pistons | 7 p.m. |
| April 2 | vs. Hornets | 12:30 p.m. |
| April 3 | at Cavaliers | 6 p.m. |
| April 5 | at Pacers | 7 p.m. |
| April 7 | at Raptors | 7:30 p.m. |
| April 9 | vs. Pacers | TBA |
| April 10 | vs. Pistons | TBA |