Lakers-76ers Preview

Quality rookie seasons from Nerlens Noel and Jordan Clarkson have been the silver linings of otherwise dismal seasons for the Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Lakers. Still, poor showings from their respective first-year players may be in each team's best interest Monday night as they continue their race toward the bottom of the NBA standings. Philadelphia (18-56) currently owns the third-worst record in the NBA, but could move closer to fourth-worst Los Angeles (19-53) with its third home victory in four tries. Philadelphia will get Los Angeles' pick if it's six or lower this summer, while the Lakers will keep it if it's 1-5.