LeBron James has a rough return to Cleveland with only his 10th regular-season single-digit game
CLEVELAND (AP) — LeBron James got a warm reception from Northeast Ohio fans when he was the last of the Philadelphia 76ers' starters introduced before Friday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.That was the only highlight for James, who scored in single digits for only the 10th time in 1,630 NBA regular-season games.
LeBron James faced a challenging return to Cleveland, scoring only eight points in single digits for his 10th such game in 1,630 NBA regular-season appearances. The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95, with James committing six turnovers and shooting 3 of 12 from the field. His offensive struggles were evident as he came out trailing by 19 points and received boos from the crowd during the first half.
The 76ers, who entered the game as NBA's best record holders, fell to 8-2 following their loss. Coach Nick Nurse acknowledged the team's lackluster performance and looked ahead to their upcoming game against Chicago.
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