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LeBron James scores eight points in 76ers' loss to Cavaliers
LeBron James scored eight points as the Philadelphia 76ers lost 119-95 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA Cup game in Cleveland.
It was James’s first return to Cleveland since joining Philadelphia in the offseason.
The 41-year-old spent 11 seasons with the Cavaliers over two stints and led the team to its first championship in 2016.
The loss ended James’s 396-game run of double-digit scoring in Cleveland, though his longer NBA streak of scoring at least 10 points in regular-season games had already ended last season.
James also had seven rebounds and six turnovers, while Philadelphia fell to 8-2.
The Cavaliers focused on defending the paint, where James made two of six shots.
Philadelphia returns to Cleveland on March 1.
LeBron James scored eight points as the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA Cup group-stage game.
The Cavaliers won 119-95 according to Sportstar and the Daily Mail, while ESPN reported a 119-96 score.
James shot 3-for-12 from the field and committed six turnovers, according to Sportstar and the Daily Mail.
The game was James’ first return to Cleveland since joining Philadelphia in the offseason.
Cleveland fans initially gave James a warm reception, but boos followed when he touched the ball.
- Who
- LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers faced the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- What
- Cleveland beat Philadelphia in an NBA Cup group-stage game. James scored eight points.
- When
- Friday night.
- Where
- Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
- Why
- The teams were playing an NBA Cup group-stage game. The sources do not state a more specific reason for the result.
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James joined Philadelphia in the offseason rather than returning to Cleveland, according to Sportstar.
The Cavaliers beat the 76ers in an NBA Cup group-stage game in Cleveland.
James scored eight points, ending his streak of double-digit scoring games in Cleveland.
- James’ points
- 8
- James’ field-goal shooting
- 3-for-12
- Cleveland’s score
- 119-95 according to Sportstar and the Daily Mail; 119-96 according to ESPN
- James’ turnovers
- 6 according to Sportstar and the Daily Mail
- Game
- NBA Cup group stage
- Venue
- Rocket Arena, Cleveland
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What people are saying
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