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LeBron held to single digits for only 10th time on Cleveland return

LeBron James was held to single-digit points for only the 10th time in 1,630 NBA regular-season games as his Philadelphia 76ers were beaten on his return to face his former team the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:27 AM
LeBron held to single digits for only 10th time on Cleveland return
Key Things to Know
  • LeBron James was held to eight points as the Philadelphia 76ers lost 119-95 to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
  • The game marked only the 10th time James has scored in single digits across 1,630 regular-season matches.
  • James struggled with six turnovers and shot 3-of-12 from the floor during his 31 minutes on court.
The Story in 60 Seconds

LeBron James was held to just eight points as the Philadelphia 76ers suffered a 119-95 defeat against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in an NBA Cup group stage game. It marked only the 10th time in 1,630 regular-season appearances that the 41-year-old failed to score double digits. James shot 3 of 12 from the field and committed six turnovers in 31 minutes during his return to Cleveland.

James received boos from the Cavaliers crowd during the first half and was not given a video tribute. The defeat dropped the Eastern Conference-leading 76ers to an 8-2 record, while head coach Nick Nurse acknowledged Philadelphia looked lacklustre against a sharp Cleveland side.

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