What happened: LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers face the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday in Emirates NBA Cup group play. Philadelphia enters at 8-1 following a 112-106 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Cleveland is 4-4 after a 124-116 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Why it matters: The 76ers hold first place in the Eastern Conference behind a five-game winning streak. Cleveland sits sixth and seeks to halt a two-game slide in early tournament action.

What to watch: Coverage begins Friday at 7 p.m. ET.