LeBron James hits pull-up jumper over mismatch on Tip-Off night

Opening flash comes in record 24th season

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

LeBron James took advantage of the mismatch with a smooth pull-up jumper. 😮‍💨 📺 NBA Tip-Off on NBC and Peacock https:// Via @NBAonNBC on X

What happened: LeBron James isolated a mismatch and knocked down a smooth pull-up jumper during Tip-Off action. The game aired on NBC and Peacock.

Why it matters: The sequence came during the preseason run-up to the 2026-27 season as James enters record 24th NBA season. Early touches establish timing before regular rotation minutes settle.

What to watch: Preseason play continues ahead of the 2026-27 regular season.

Sources

@NBAonNBC 2026-10-21T00:34:21.343952+00:00

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