LeBron James is 41 and feeling young in Philly. He had his best game yet with the 76ers
James scored 20 points and made the go-ahead shot as Philadelphia improved to 5-1 and tied for the Eastern Conference lead.
- On Friday, LeBron James led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-93 Emirates NBA Cup victory over the New York Knicks, recording 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists.
- James signed a two-year deal with the Sixers this offseason after eight years with the Los Angeles Lakers, describing his adjustment to the new organization as a work in progress.
- James, now in his record 24th NBA season, tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the fifth-oldest player to record a 20-point game, saying his experience allows him to be a "calming factor" late in games.
- The 76ers improved to 5-1 with Friday's win, tying the Detroit Pistons for the Eastern Conference's best record. Coach Nick Nurse said, "He's been good, but that was his best game for sure."
- Philadelphia prepares for a quick turnaround facing the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday evening, with James and Joel Embiid potentially sitting out as part of load management involving back-to-back games.
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76ers’ LeBron James Gets Honest About What He’s Still Adjusting To
The Philadelphia 76ers are getting comfortable with LeBron James, but the veteran forward says his own adjustment remains a work in progress. After eight years in Los Angeles, joining Philadelphia has required more than learning where his new teammates prefer the basketball. James is settling into a different organization, a different environment and a different […]
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LeBron James is 41 and feeling young in Philly. He had his best game yet with the 76ers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — LeBron James turns 42 in exactly two months and is in his record 24th NBA season. He's already played the best games of his career.
As Sixers move to 5-1, the real LeBron James emerges vs. Knicks - PHLY Sports
All of Philadelphia’s hard work for 3.5 quarters appeared to be for nought when Jalen Brunson hit a difficult wing three with under two minutes to play, pulling the Knicks in front of the Sixers for the first time all night. It was reminiscent of some battles between these teams from the recent past, the […]
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