LeBron James' 76ers debut ends in a win after a 29-point comeback

LeBron James, at 41 years old, still has moments in his career and personal life that are new to him. The Philadelphia 76ers beat their former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, 114-106 in the season's first home game, earning James the biggest comeback win of his career.

The home side, which committed 15 turnovers in the first half and trailed 69-45 at halftime, returned to the game with an 11-0 run to open the second half. Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and played a key role in the comeback with defense that shut down Harden. Jaylen Brown scored 21 points in his first game in the home uniform, 17 of them in the second half.

James did not react harshly to the boos. After the game, he said the fans had earned the right to boo first and then cheer, and that it was great. He finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.

Coach Nick Nurse said he kept the minutes of James and Joel Embiid under control and that the bench players built the 15-0 run in the fourth quarter. Before the game, Boyz II Men performed the national anthem, and Allen Iverson took his place courtside.