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LeBron James Ends Scoring Streak, Embiid Disciplined in 76ers Loss
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In Short: LeBron James ended his scoring streak with just eight points as the Philadelphia 76ers lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers, while Joel Embiid was disciplined for a skirmish with the Pistons.
LeBron James returned to Cleveland with the Philadelphia 76ers but ended his streak of scoring in double figures, finishing with just eight points on 25% shooting in a 119-95 loss to the Cavaliers, according to Heavy. Meanwhile, Bleacher Report reported that James had an average game, contributing 15.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game, which is impressive for a 41-year-old.
The game marked an unwanted record for James, who struggled offensively, finishing with eight points on three-of-12 shooting, alongside seven rebounds, three assists, and six turnovers, as reported by Turkiyetoday. In contrast, NBC News highlighted James' defensive contributions, noting that the team's defense was holding opponents to only 95.4 points per 100 possessions, which is better than the league's best defense entering the game.
Joel Embiid, who had a season-high 26 points and 15 rebounds in a win over the Pistons, was disciplined by the NBA following his act against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, Bleacher Report reported. Embiid was also assessed a technical foul for his role in a fight with Tolu Smith after a foul was called, according to the same source.
The 76ers, featuring Embiid, LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, started the season with an 8-1 record, looking like the contenders fans imagined they would be, Bleacher Report noted. However, in their latest game, they struggled, shooting 36% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, as Sportscape Magazine reported.
In a game that saw Embiid struggle, missing all nine of his field-goal attempts and finishing with six points from free throws, PHLY Sports noted that Embiid's poor performance was a significant factor in the team's loss. The publication also highlighted Embiid's issues with his inside-the-arc approach in the first half, which was described as 'disgraceful'.
What this adds
The sources have not established whether Cunningham will harbor any negative feelings towards Embiid, as mentioned by Bleacher Report. Additionally, the publications have not provided further details on the unfamiliar man spotted at LeBron James' home in Ohio.
Background
LeBron James returned to Cleveland with the Philadelphia 76ers but ended his streak of scoring in double figures, finishing with just eight points.
LeBron James scored 20 points, including a late tip-in, to help the Philadelphia 76ers secure a 98-93 victory over the New York Knicks in the NBA Cup opener on Friday.
What's confirmed
- LeBron James returned to Cleveland with the Philadelphia 76ers but ended his streak of scoring in double figures, finishing with just eight points on 25% shooting in a 119-95 loss to the Cavaliers, according to Heavy. Meanwhile, Bleacher Report reported that James had an average game, contributing 15.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game, which is impressive for a 41-year-old.
- The game marked an unwanted record for James, who struggled offensively, finishing with eight points on three-of-12 shooting, alongside seven rebounds, three assists, and six turnovers, as reported by Turkiyetoday. In contrast, NBC News highlighted James' defensive contributions, noting that the team's defense was holding opponents to only 95.4 points per 100 possessions, which is better than the league's best defense entering the game.
- Joel Embiid, who had a season-high 26 points and 15 rebounds in a win over the Pistons, was disciplined by the NBA following his act against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham, Bleacher Report reported. Embiid was also assessed a technical foul for his role in a fight with Tolu Smith after a foul was called, according to the same source.
- The 76ers, featuring Embiid, LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen Brown, started the season with an 8-1 record, looking like the contenders fans imagined they would be, Bleacher Report noted. However, in their latest game, they struggled, shooting 36% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, as Sportscape Magazine reported.
- In a game that saw Embiid struggle, missing all nine of his field-goal attempts and finishing with six points from free throws, PHLY Sports noted that Embiid's poor performance was a significant factor in the team's loss. The publication also highlighted Embiid's issues with his inside-the-arc approach in the first half, which was described as 'disgraceful'.
What's still developing
- Cunningham was clearly in pain after being kicked in the groin, and Embiid blew past him for an easy bucket, and no foul was assessed on the play.
- Whether Cunningham will harbor any negative feelings towards Embiid by then remains to be seen.
- The basketball result and the reported arrest are separate matters, and there is no indication the incident affected James’ performance.
- VJ Edgecombe and Joel Embiid met Brunson at the point of attack, LeBron James took away the outlet pass to Karl-Anthony Towns and Tyrese Maxey shot the gap for a steal and two-handed dunk to give his team a 104-98 lead with 1:52 left in the game.
- LeBron James jawed with Knicks fans at Madison Square Garden and ended his Sixers debut with 11 points.
- When his agent, Rich Paul, revealed on a whiteboard the teams likeliest to sign him in the summer, LeBron James appeared to be choosing among five contenders after he entered free agency: the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat, the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Denver Nuggets and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- “At the end of the day, nothing can get worse than Dec. 2, 2010, from a reception standpoint,” James said.
- Joel Embiid had his worst stretch of the season to start this game, playing with no lift or life in a matchup where his size and strength advantages should be a huge value-add.
- His latest performance also marked the 11th 50-point game of his NBA career and his fourth since joining Los Angeles, moving him past James and level with Mikan for the fourth-most such games in franchise history.
- James signed a free-agent deal with the Sixers in large part to have fun, play with close friends such as Tyrese Maxey, and win.
- He said, “I've been in some huge games this sport has ever seen.” James also noted, “We didn’t bring it in the first half, but the second half we definitely brought it.” The Knicks, led by Jalen Brunson's 24 points and Karl-Anthony Towns' 22 points and 12 rebounds, fell to 2-4.
- Brunson's step-back three-pointer put New York up 90-89 with 1:32 remaining, but James answered with a basket that put Philadelphia back in front.