LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers
Summary
LeBron James played his first preseason game for the Philadelphia 76ers, scoring 10 points in the first half. Despite his strong start, the 76ers lost 114-108 to the Brooklyn Nets in their preseason debut.Key Facts
- LeBron James signed a two-year, $8 million contract with the 76ers in July.
- This preseason game was James’s first chance to play with new teammates like Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown.
- James scored 10 points, made all eight free throws, had four rebounds, five assists, and one steal in 18 minutes.
- The 76ers lost 114-108 to the Nets, who outscored them 37-23 in the third quarter.
- Jaylen Brown led 76ers scoring with 18 points; Julius Randle scored 14 for the Nets.
- The 76ers will play two more preseason games against the Boston Celtics before starting the regular season on October 20.
- LeBron James denied a report that he scolded Joel Embiid for being late to practice.
- 76ers coach Nick Nurse said the team is still learning to play together and improving during the preseason.
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