NBA opening night: LeBron shines in 76ers debut; SGA lifts Thunder past Spurs
James posted 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists as Philadelphia erased a 24-point halftime deficit for the largest comeback in franchise history.
- On Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, LeBron James led the Philadelphia 76ers to a historic 114-106 comeback victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena, erasing a 29-point halftime deficit.
- The 76ers signed James this offseason to rebuild their nucleus, and he previously helped secure a 106-100 season-opening win against the defending champion New York Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026.
- During the home opener, James contributed 14 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, while guard Tyrese Maxey powered the second-half rally with 32 points, energizing the crowd at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
- Sixers head coach Nick Nurse praised the team's resilience, noting the arena was the loudest he has experienced in Philadelphia, as fans hope James can help snap the franchise's 43-year title-less streak.
- Philadelphia's undefeated 76ers face a challenging back-to-back series this weekend, beginning with a matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
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LeBron James grateful for Philadelphia debut, calls boos ‘amazing’ - Regional Media News
By Field Level Media Oct 23 (By Adam Zielonka, Field Level Media) - PHILADELPHIA - Thursday night proved that even at 41 years old and near the end of a legendary career, LeBron James can still experience "firsts" both career and personal. Hours after he [...]
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LeBron James grateful for Philadelphia debut, calls boos ‘amazing’
By Field Level Media Oct 23 (By Adam Zielonka, Field Level Media) - PHILADELPHIA -- Thursday night proved that even at 41 years old and near the end of a legendary career, LeBron James can still experience "firsts" both career and personal. Hours after...
[Sports Chosun Reporter Ryu Dong-hyeok] First off, LeBron James's 'center experiment' was successful. On the 22nd (Korean time), ESPN reported, "It was a game where we should be grateful to the referee who blew the whistle for Joel Embiid. LeBron James played as a center in the first half, and Philadelphia firmly established its defensive framework. Philadelphia's small lineup centered around center LeBron was formidable, and the key to Philadel…
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