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The Cavaliers hold LeBron James to eight points in a 119-95 win

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LeBron James came home Friday, and Rocket Arena wasn't gentle. The Cavaliers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 in an group stage game.

James had a season-low night in Cleveland

8
points for LeBron James, a season low
3 of 12
shots James made, including 0 of 4 from three
10th
single-digit regular-season game of his career

Sources: FOX 8 News, Akron Beacon Journal

James got loud cheers during player introductions and some boos after. He reacted to the mixed reception afterward:

“I've seen damn near the depths of hell when it comes to reception here all the way to, like, the heavens above. So, anything in between is easy money.”

LeBron James, after the game

Cleveland played without center Jarrett Allen, who has a bruised right knee, and got big minutes from young players. The teams meet again at Rocket Arena March 1.

  • Donovan Mitchell: 23 points, seven rebounds, eight assists
  • Evan Mobley: 22 points
  • Biggest Cavs lead: 25 points in the fourth quarter

The Cavaliers rolled past the 76ers

  • 76ers95
    Cavaliers119
    FinalNBA Cup group stage game, Friday, Nov. 6

Source: FOX 8 News

Sources: FOX 8 News, Akron Beacon Journal, Cleveland.com, The CW Columbus

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