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LeBron James says it is too early to discuss Finals after 76ers' 8-1 start
The Philadelphia 76ers improved to 8-1 by beating the Detroit Pistons 112-106.
LeBron James said it was too early to talk about the NBA Finals on November 4.
There is a notable precedent: each of the five previous James-led teams to start at least 7-1 reached the Finals.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and blocked Cade Cunningham late, while Joel Embiid had 26 points and 15 rebounds.
Sixers coach Nick Nurse also urged caution, saying the team should focus on improving its play rather than drawing long-term conclusions.
Tyrese Maxey and Adem Bona had injury concerns, and Nurse said he would give an update on Bona on Thursday.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-106 to reach an 8-1 start.
LeBron James said it was too early to discuss the NBA Finals.
The previous five times a James-led team started a season at least 7-1, it reached the Finals.
Jaylen Brown scored 30 points and blocked a shot by Cade Cunningham in the closing moments.
Joel Embiid had 26 points and 15 rebounds, while James finished with 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
- Who
- LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers.
- What
- The 76ers beat the Detroit Pistons 112-106 to improve to 8-1. James said it was too early to discuss the Finals.
- When
- Wednesday night, November 4, 2026.
- Where
- Detroit.
- Why
- The 76ers won their game against the Pistons, avenging their only loss of the season.
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The 76ers beat the Pistons 112-106, reaching an 8-1 start and avenging their only loss of the season.
James said it was too early to discuss the Finals.
- Philadelphia's record
- 8-1
- Final score
- 76ers 112, Pistons 106
- Jaylen Brown
- 30 points
- Joel Embiid
- 26 points and 15 rebounds
- LeBron James
- 13 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists
- Historical trend
- James-led teams reached the Finals in the previous five seasons they started at least 7-1
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What people are saying
It's too early to be talking about the Finals and things of that nature on November 4th
We got a good team. Guys vibe with one another, guys like each other.
I wouldn't read any super long-term stuff into anything, cause it's early
I'll be fine