LeBron James has played his first game for the Philadelphia 76ers. In a preseason game at Barclays Center on Thursday, Oct. 8, James scored 10 points with five assists in 18 minutes, but the Brooklyn Nets held on to win 114-108. For Sixers fans, the result mattered less than seeing LeBron, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey on the floor together.
Key facts
- Final: Nets 114, 76ers 108 (preseason, Oct. 8, Brooklyn).
- LeBron: 10 points, 4 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal in 18 minutes.
- Maxey: 14 points. Embiid: 6 points, 8 turnovers.
- Preseason records: Brooklyn improved to 2-0; Philadelphia is 1-1.
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How LeBron looked in his Sixers debut
In limited minutes, James did a bit of everything: 10 points, four rebounds, five assists and a steal. Reports from Philadelphia called it an impressive first look. As usual in preseason, the starters sat for much of the second half.
Late Nets push decides it
Brooklyn led late, and the Sixers cut it to 109-108 on a three-pointer from Edwards. The younger Nets closed it out. Embiid struggled with eight turnovers, something to watch as he adjusts to sharing the ball with James.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia opened its preseason with a 120-97 win over the Knicks, the reigning NBA champions, before this loss. Preseason results don’t count, but the chemistry between James, Embiid and Maxey will be the biggest storyline in Philadelphia until opening night.
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Frequently asked questions
Did LeBron James play for the 76ers?
Yes. He made his 76ers debut in a preseason game against the Nets on Oct. 8, 2026.
How many points did LeBron score in his Sixers debut?
10 points, with 4 rebounds and 5 assists in 18 minutes.
Who won 76ers vs Nets?
The Nets won 114-108.
