LeBron James Held to Single Digits in Cleveland

LeBron James managed only 8 points in his game against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Philadelphia 76ers lost 119-95 to the Cavaliers on the road. This was only the tenth time in James' 1,630 NBA regular season games that he was held to single digits.

In the NBA Cup group stage game, the 41-year-old James hit 3 of his 12 shots. He missed all four of his three-point attempts. In 31 minutes, he committed six turnovers. In the first half, Cavaliers fans booed James every time he touched the ball. This time, there was no video tribute in his honor from his former team.

After the game, James said he could not find his rhythm on offense. He played a total of 11 seasons with the Cavaliers across two stints, and he had moved to the Miami Heat in 2010 and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2018. As a road player in Cleveland, James has a record of 9-5, and he has lost his last three road visits.

The 76ers, who came into the game with the best record in the NBA, dropped to 8-2 with this result. Head coach Nick Nurse said his team played lifelessly. Philadelphia's focus now turns to its Sunday road game against the Chicago Bulls. The 76ers will return to Cleveland on March 1.