LeBron James makes Philadelphia 76ers home debut against Cavaliers

Cleveland leads 23-13 with the game in progress.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 13m1 min read

THE KING IS READY IN PHILLY 🔥 The crowd is hype to see LeBron and the 76ers take on Cleveland in his new home 🍿 https:/ Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: LeBron James takes the court in Philadelphia as the 76ers host the Cleveland Cavaliers. Play is currently in progress with the Cavaliers holding a 23-13 advantage.

Why it matters: The matchup brings James before the Philadelphia home crowd against his former franchise. The 76ers face an early deficit as the roster adjusts to regular-season play on its home floor.

What to watch: Philadelphia looks to close the gap against Cleveland as the game continues.

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@ESPNNBA 2026-10-22T23:05:21.497058+00:00

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