{
  "id": 18637779,
  "title": "Cavs thump 76ers in James return, Celtics crush Hornets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/cavs-thump-76ers-in-james-return-celtics-crush-hornets-18637779",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T04:42:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/others/2026/11/1572734/cavs-thump-76ers-james-return-celtics-crush-hornets"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Cleveland Cavaliers ended LeBron James' first homecoming with a 119-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, halting the Sixers' five-game winning streak. James, returning to his hometown after opting to join the Cavaliers as a free agent in June, received both cheers and boos when he returned to the court. The four-time NBA champion, playing his 24th season at age 41, contributed eight points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals, and six turnovers in his 24th NBA season. Philadelphia center Joel Embiid struggled, missing all nine of his shots and going 6-for-6 from the free-throw line for six points. Jaylen Brown, a recent addition to the Sixers, scored 20 points for the visiting team. Cleveland dominated the rebound battle, outdoing the 76ers 56-42 despite the absence of center Jarrett Allen. Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell led the team with 10 points in the first quarter.\n\nThe Boston Celtics dominated the Charlotte Hornets 119-80, fueled by Jayson Tatum's 34 points, including five three-pointers, on 44 attempts. Tatum led the Celtics to a 46-point first-quarter lead and finished with eight rebounds and nine assists. The Celtics' relentless offense was unmatched, leading to a wire-to-wire victory over the Hornets. Oklahoma City Thunder continued their hot streak with a 128-97 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, with Jayson Mitchell scoring a career-high 35 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 28 points for the Thunder, who maintained a 13-game winning streak after defeating the Grizzlies for a third straight time. The absence of key Grizzlies players Jaylen Williams, Cason Wallace, and Chet Holmgren played no role in the Thunder's dominance as they jumped to a 71-49 halftime lead.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES: The Cleveland Cavaliers spoiled LeBron James’s latest homecoming on Friday, beating Philadelphia 119-95 to snap the 76ers’ five-game NBA winning streak.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Jayson Tatum scores 34 as Celtics demolish the Hornets 119-80 in NBA Cup play",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/jayson-tatum-scores-34-as-celtics-demolish-the-hornets-119-80-in-nba",
        "published": "2026-11-07T02:29:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Cavs thump 76ers in James return, Celtics crush Hornets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/cavs-thump-76ers-in-james-return-celtics-crush-hornets",
        "published": "2026-11-07T04:26:38.000Z"
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  "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."
}