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“Nothing Is Going In”: Joel Embiid Opens Up After Shocking Night Without a Field Goal Spoils LeBron James’ Cleveland Return

The Philadelphia 76ers had a night of historic offensive stagnation. Returning home for the first time after rejecting the Cavs, LeBron James had his fifth lowest-scoring game in his 24-year career. And for only the second time in his career…

By Pranav Kotai · Essentially Sports

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 11:45 AM

Key Things to Know

Joel Embiid went scoreless from the field on 0-of-9 shooting in Philadelphia's 119-95 loss to Cleveland.
The Cavaliers snapped the 76ers' five-game winning streak after outscoring Philadelphia across four quarters.
LeBron James finished with just eight points and six turnovers in his return against the Cavaliers.

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Joel Embiid failed to score a single field goal as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95, snapping Philadelphia's five-game winning streak. Embiid missed all nine of his shot attempts across 25 minutes of action, marking only the second time in his NBA career that he finished without a made field goal. LeBron James also struggled offensively in his return to Cleveland, finishing with eight points on 3-of-12 shooting.

Speaking after the game, Embiid expressed frustration over the team's half-court offense and his personal shooting slump this season. The Cavaliers took early control with a 19-4 run and responded to a third-quarter Philadelphia surge with a decisive 24-9 run. Despite the loss, Philadelphia holds an 8-2 record, with guard Tyrese Maxey expressing confidence in the team's strong start to the season.

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