The Philadelphia 76ers are on fire, picking up their fifth win on Friday evening over the New York Knicks in NBA Cup group play, with LeBron James potentially having his best game so far. King James finished with a near triple-double of 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. He also had a key tip-in late in the game to help his team seize the 98-93 victory.
His performance on the court made up for Jaylen Brown's absence, as the 76ers' other newest star player was out due to left patellar tendinopathy, commonly known as jumper's knee. With the 76ers facing another game on Saturday night, one had to consider that they wouldn't be at full strength for that game either. On Saturday afternoon, an injury update said James would sit out his team's game against the Charlotte Hornets due to "injury management." More news: Nuggets’ Jamal Murray Gives Blunt Reaction to Dillon Brooks Groin Kick It's unsurprising that James is sitting, as that appeared to be the plan regarding the 41-year-old superstar ahead of what could be an epic season in Philadelphia.
Joel Embiid has also sat out back-to-back games as the team tries to ensure their stars remain healthy. They're also playing against the Charlotte Hornets, who were hit with early injuries and have started out 1-5 this season. Meanwhile, the 76ers are 5-1 and tied with the Detroit Pistons for the Eastern Conference's best record.
Philadelphia is loving having King James representing their team, and it seems James is feeling great about being part of the 76ers. "I am having a great time. I am loving what we're bringing to the table right now, I love our competitive spirit.
Guys show up to work, guys ready to work hard. It's a fun group too. ...I am more than happy that I made this decision," he told reporters. The Philadelphia 76ers have looked every bit like a strong contender so far this season.
Their offseason moves to trade with the Boston Celtics for Jaylen Brown and then sign NBA superstar LeBron James as a free agent have proven to have an immediate impact on how well the team plays. They've had multiple games where they came back from down double digits, including victories over the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers, two teams that could be among NBA Playoff squads. On Saturday night, they'll be without King James, but that shouldn't matter, as they'll still have star power on the court, including All-Star Tyrese Maxey and rising young star VJ Edgecombe.
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