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There’s only one way LeBron James’ return to Cleveland could’ve gone worse: ‘Depths of hell’

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Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) argues a call with referee Kevin Scott (24) during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James (23) argues a call with referee Kevin Scott (24) during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect · New York Post

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“I know I damn sure wasn’t good at all,” James said.

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers held LeBron James to eight points in his return to Northeast Ohio and rolled to a 119-95 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup group stage game Friday night.

“I know I damn sure wasn’t good at all,” James said, according to ESPN.com.

James — who elected to sign with Philadelphia in the offseason instead of returning for a third stint with Cleveland — was 3 of 12 from the field, including 0 for 4 on 3-pointers, in 31 minutes.

James received a smattering of boos from Cavaliers fans every time he touched the ball during the first half and left the game with 3:54 remaining.

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