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LeBron James after nightmare return against Cavs: ‘I sure wasn’t good at all’

CLEVELAND — LeBron James received a warm welcome at Rocket Arena. The Cavaliers were considerably less accommodating once the game started. James is 41. On Friday, he looked 51. That’s how difficult the night became for the Sixers star, who…

By Sam Amico · Hoopswire

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 8:21 AM

Key Things to Know

LeBron James admitted he played poorly after scoring eight points in a loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
James recorded six turnovers and shot 3-of-12 from the field during the NBA Cup defeat.
Joel Embiid missed all nine of his field-goal attempts, finishing the game with six points.

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LeBron James acknowledged his poor performance following the Philadelphia 76ers' lopsided NBA Cup loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. James finished with eight points on 3-of-12 shooting and committed six turnovers in his return to Cleveland, later admitting to reporters that he struggled offensively and lacked rhythm throughout the game.

Teammate Joel Embiid also struggled, scoring six points while missing all nine of his field-goal attempts. Despite the heavy defeat, James noted that the 76ers remain in a solid position overall with an 8-2 record through their first 10 games of the season.

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LeBron James after nightmare return against Cavs: ‘I sure wasn’t good at all’

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