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‘Bron is 0-2 as a Sixer’ – LeBron James mocked after Celtics hand 76ers 125-120 OT loss

The Philadelphia 76ers ended preseason with a 125-120 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night, and the jokes aimed at LeBron James started almost immediately.

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Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 7:30 AM

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Fans mocked LeBron James after the Philadelphia 76ers lost 125-120 in overtime to the Boston Celtics.
The Celtics rested most of their regular starters and finished preseason undefeated at 4-0.
James finished with eight points and seven assists across 25 minutes in his home debut.

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LeBron James faced online mockery from supporters following the Philadelphia 76ers' 125-120 preseason overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday night. Making his home debut for Philadelphia, James posted eight points and seven assists in 25 minutes of play as the 76ers fell to a Boston squad that rested most of its regular starters.

The defeat also marked Jaylen Brown's first game against the Celtics since being traded, scoring 20 points alongside Joel Embiid's 27 and Tyrese Maxey's 22. Philadelphia next opens the regular season against the New York Knicks on Tuesday, while Boston begins against the Detroit Pistons.

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‘Bron is 0-2 as a Sixer’ – LeBron James mocked after Celtics hand 76ers 125-120 OT loss

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