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76ers’ LeBron James reveals what went wrong in NBA Cup loss to Cavs

LeBron James had not scored fewer than 10 points in Cleveland across 396 consecutive regular-season games until Friday’s disappointing loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Following the loss, James opened up about Philadelphia’s struggles and explained what went wrong during the…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 4:23 AM
76ers’ LeBron James reveals what went wrong in NBA Cup loss to Cavs
Key Things to Know
  • LeBron James took responsibility for Philadelphia's offensive struggles following an NBA Cup loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • James recorded eight points and committed six turnovers in the defeat against his former team.
  • Joel Embiid struggled alongside James, finishing with six points on 0-of-9 shooting from the field.
The Story in 60 Seconds

LeBron James addressed the media following the Philadelphia 76ers' NBA Cup defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers, taking responsibility for the team's offensive struggles. James noted that he lacked offensive rhythm and committed too many turnovers during the game. The loss snapped Philadelphia's five-game winning streak and moved the team to an 8-2 record on the season.

Cleveland's defense held James and teammate Joel Embiid to a combined 14 points, with James posting eight points and Embiid scoring six. Despite the difficult performance on the court, James expressed appreciation for the welcoming reception he received from Cavaliers fans prior to the game.

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