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The Philadelphia 76ers entered a new phase of their years-long rebuilding process when coach Brett Brown elected for the first time to start two of the teams young big men, Joel Embiid and Jahlil Okafor, in Wednesday nights loss to the Toronto Raptors.The experiment is expected to continue Friday night, when the Sixers (6-19) host the Los Angeles Lakers (10-18). Nerlens Noel, a third highly drafted center-forward, is also expected to be available after missing all but one game this season due to injury. If he does in fact suit up, it would be the first time all three will be active for the same game.Okafor started at center and scored 17 points in the 123-114 loss to Toronto, but Embiid, who leads the Sixers and all NBA rookies in scoring (17.6), rebounding (7.5) and blocked shots (2.5), was limited to a season-low nine points while starting at power forward. He attempted just six shots from the floor, making three. They were both season lows as well.Afterward he said that for the first time this season he didnt trust the process, a pet phrase he likes to insert into every interview, and one a segment of the Philadelphia fan base has adopted ever since former general manager Sam Hinkie tore down the franchise in an attempt to build it back up again.Embiids larger point was that he wasnt active enough on either end of the floor. He and Okafor shared the court for approximately 17 minutes, and Okafor, for his part, thought it was a promising arrangement.Theres a lot for us to figure out, he said, but overall it was a positive thing, us playing together.Hinkie used the third-overall pick in 2014 to take Embiid, who then missed two seasons while recovering from a pair of foot surgeries. He is regarded as the frontrunner for the Rookie of the Year award, while there continues to be speculation that the Sixers will trade Noel, the sixth-overall pick in 2013, or Okafor, the third-overall choice in 2015.Noel missed the first 23 games this season following knee surgery in late October. He played 10 minutes Sunday in Detroit against the Pistons, then sprained his left ankle and sat out the Toronto Raptors game, Philadelphias seventh straight home loss.After a promising start the Lakers have dropped eight straight games, including Wednesdays 107-97 defeat at the Brooklyn Nets. Former Sixer Lou Williams scored 16 points off the bench for Los Angeles in that one, and leads the team with a career-best 19.2 average.Second-year guard DAngelo Russell, who missed 11 straight games after getting platelet-rich plasma therapy on his ailing right knee, has struggled since returning three games ago, averaging 10.3 points on 32.1-percent shooting.The Lakers will be without Jose Calderon (hamstring). It is unclear whether Tarik Black will be available. He has missed the last five games with a sprained right ankle.A sidelight to this game is that due to a prior trade the Sixers receive the Lakers first-round pick next June, should Los Angeles finish outside the top three in the draft lottery. Ravens Jerseys China . -- Linebacker Myles Jack ran for four touchdowns, defensive end Cassius Marsh caught a scoring pass, and No. Justin Tucker Jersey . "No difference at all," chirped U.S. roommate and linemate James van Riemsdyk. "Its still the same cranky Phil. http://www.customravensjersey.com/custom-tony-banks-jersey-large-1143d.html . President of baseball operations Larry Beinfest was fired Friday after 12 years with the Marlins. The move came as the team neared the end of its third consecutive last-place season in the NL East. Patrick Onwuasor Jersey . -- Adam Snyder returned to the San Francisco 49ers this season because the offensive lineman thought it was his best opportunity to win a championship. Derrick Mason Jersey . - The Washington Redskins have cut defensive lineman Adam Carriker and punter Sav Rocca. CLEVELAND -- Corey Kluber didnt show a speck of rust. Well-rested and ready for the biggest start of his career, he wasnt going to let the Indians lose any momentum.Clevelands on some kind of roll.Fueled by a crowd that included Cavaliers star LeBron James, Kluber carried a shutout into the eighth inning and Lonnie Chisenhall connected for a three-run homer off postseason-cursed David Price, giving the Indians a 6-0 win on Friday over the Boston Red Sox and a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series.Looking healthy after a late-season leg injury, Kluber limited the AL East champions to three hits over seven innings as the overlooked Indians, who were given a slim chance of advancing before the series began, moved within one win of returning to the ALCS for the first time since 2007.We dont have the big names. We dont have the big contracts or any of that stuff, second baseman Jason Kipnis said. But we have 25 guys who love to compete and have bought into this team. Thats what weve got.As the for the Red Sox, David Ortiz and his teammates are in serious trouble and have to hope they can get things turned around Sunday in Game 3 at Fenway Park or their turnaround season will be over and Big Papis career will be done.Backs against the wall, manager John Farrell said. Its pretty clear what lies ahead of us. We go home down 0-2. (Clay) Buchholz on the mound Sunday with an attitude of no tomorrow.Chisenhall connected in the second inning off Price, who fell to 0-8 in nine playoff starts and must now face the wrath of Red Sox Nation. The left-hander lasted just 3 1/3 innings and once again crumbled with a chance to silence critics who say he cant pitch in the big game.Despite the loss, a defiant Price is convinced hell get another chance.I know my number is going to be called again to pitch another game in 2016, he said. I want it. Ill be ready.The Indians strung together four straight hits -- three of them soft singles -- to Price in a 4-0 hole after just two innings.Thats all Kluber needed. The Cy Young candidate, who hadnt pitched since straining his quadriceps on Sept. 26, had little issues with the Red Sox, who missed a chance to do some damage against him in the fourth.Kluber created the jam with two walks before getting Ortiz to swing at the first pitch and pop out. Ortiz slammed his bat to the ground in frustration and Bostons annxiety grew when Kluber struck out Hanley Ramirez looking for the final out.ddddddddddddWe talked before the game about would he be a little bit rusty or would he be really good, Indians manager Terry Francona said. He answered that question. He was terrific. You go through that lineup and dont give up runs, youre pitching.Chisenhalls start was somewhat of a surprise since he batted just .217 against lefties this season.Francona, however, likes to put his best defense behind Kluber, plus Chisenhall came in batting .364 in his career against Price. The decision paid off in a big way early as Chisenhalls liner to right in the second gave the Indians a 4-0 lead.As he neared first, Chisenhall raised his arms in triumph. The rest is a blur.I dont remember too much running around the bases, he said. I remember seeing it go out and I knew it was a home run, so I slowed down pretty quickly. It was a quick run around the bases.Before the Indians took the field, James, who led the Cavaliers to the citys first pro sports championship since 1964 in June, spoke to the crowd.Its always us against the world, James said.Right now, Clevelands on top.BEANTOWN BOUNDIf anyone knows what awaits the Indians, its Mike Napoli, who played three seasons in Boston, winning a World Series in 2013.We cant let off the pedal with their type of lineup and their fans, Napoli said. I know what its like to play there. Its going to be a crazy atmosphere. We need to stick together and keep playing like we know how to.TRIBE TIDBITSThe Indians have taken a 2-0 lead in the postseason four times. They are 2-1 with the only loss to Boston in the ALDS. ... It was Clevelands first postseason shutout since Game 1 of the 2001 ALDS against Seattle. ... Kluber joined Gene Bearden (1948 World Series Game 3) as the only Cleveland pitchers to throw at least seven shutout innings in their postseason debut.UP NEXTRed Sox: Buchholz has had interesting season. He had a 6.35 ERA in his first 10 starts and was demoted to the bullpen. He has tweaked his mechanics and strengthened Farrells trust by pitching six innings of one-hit ball in his last regular-season start.Indians: Josh Tomlin lost to the Red Sox on Aug. 15, allowing three runs in 7 2/3 innings. ' ' '