{
  "id": 18611540,
  "title": "76ers’ Tyrese Maxey hilariously attempts LeBron James’ chalk toss tradition in Cleveland",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/76ers-tyrese-maxey-hilariously-attempts-lebron-james-chalk-toss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T01:20:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/76ers-tyrese-maxey-hilariously-attempts-012041781.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Philadelphia 76ers, currently 8-1 on the season, faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in a crucial Eastern Conference NBA Cup game without center Adam Bona. At the scorer's table, 76ers star Tyrese Maxey attempted to replicate LeBron James' signature chalk toss celebration. The matchup took place at Rocket Arena, where the Cavaliers started strong, leading 33-22 after the first quarter. Maxey and James combined for just eight points in that quarter, as Cleveland's Donovan 'Spyda' Mitchell scored 10 points. The 76ers, led by Maxey, struggled to contain Mitchell and the Cavaliers throughout the game.",
  "summary": "Coach Nick Nurse’s Philadelphia 76ers hit the road to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a key Eastern Conference NBA Cup matchup, which they played without center Adam Bona . The Sixers are 8-1 on the season and getting NBA Finals hype from Stephen A. Smith as they continue their quest for a championship run. 76ers stars Tyrese Maxey and LeBron […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey hilariously…",
  "key_points": [
    "Tyrese Maxey tried LeBron James' chalk toss celebration.",
    "Cavaliers led 33-22 after the first quarter.",
    "Maxey and James combined for eight points in the quarter."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Maxey’s playful imitation of a veteran superstar highlights the lighthearted atmosphere surrounding the Eastern Conference matchup despite the 76ers' early struggles to contain Cleveland's scoring momentum.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}