There's only one way LeBron James' return to Cleveland with 76ers could've gone worse
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Donovan Mitchell led the Cleveland Cavaliers with 23 points as they defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 in an NBA Cup group stage game, holding LeBron James to just eight points in his return to Northeast Ohio.
- LeBron James struggled offensively, shooting 3 of 12 from the field and 0 for 4 on three-pointers, marking only the 10th time in his 24-year career he scored in single digits during a regular-season game.
- Cavaliers' Evan Mobley contributed 22 points, while Mitchell added seven rebounds and eight assists, helping Cleveland rebound after two losses to Oklahoma City.
- The 76ers, despite their 8-2 season start and strong performances from Jaylen Brown (20 points), VJ Edgecombe (19), and Tyrese Maxey (17), shot just 36.5% overall and 10 of 40 on three-pointers.
- Joel Embiid struggled offensively, missing all nine field goal attempts but converting all six free throws, while James Harden scored 17 points for Philadelphia.
