LeBron James posts double-double as 76ers erase 29-point deficit in 114-106 win

The rally marks the largest comeback of his 24-year career.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

LEBRON JAMES DELIVERS IN HIS SIXERS HOME DEBUT! 👑 17 PTS 👑 10 REB 👑 5 AST 👑 3 STL 👑 29-POINT COMEBACK Last night wa Via @NBA on X

What happened: LeBron James finished with 17 points, 10 rebounds, five assists, and three steals in his Philadelphia home debut on Thursday night. He recorded 12 points and seven rebounds in the second half to drive the turnaround.

Why it matters: The victory pushes the 76ers to 2-0 on the 2026-27 regular season after winning their season opener in James' debut on Wednesday. James has opened his Philadelphia tenure with back-to-back all-around outings after tallying 14 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists in the opener.

By the numbers: LeBron James home debut (Oct. 22): 17 PTS, 10 REB, 5 AST, 3 STL (12 PTS, 7 REB in 2nd half). Season opener (Oct. 21): 14 PTS, 9 REB, 7 AST. Largest deficit overcome in 24-year career: 29 points. Philadelphia 76ers record: 2-0.

What to watch: Philadelphia carries its 2-0 start into the next game of the 2026-27 regular season.

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