76ers’ epic comeback marks another major LeBron James milestone
The Philadelphia 76ers secured an improbable comeback victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, marking a career milestone for LeBron James. The win highlights the team's depth and chemistry as they integrate multiple superstars early in the 2026-27 season.
Why it matters
It demonstrates the early-season performance of a high-profile NBA super-team and tracks the career trajectory of one of basketball's most influential figures.
The Philadelphia 76ers are 2-0 to start the 2026-27 NBA season, but the Thursday, Oct. 22, victory might have been the most improbable win of LeBron James ' career.
James is in his record 24th NBA campaign, and his first since joining the 76ers during the offseason. However, Philly's epic comeback against the Cleveland Cavaliers marked several firsts for not only the franchise but the NBA legend.
The unlikely second-half turnaround is the largest comeback win of James' career. The four-time NBA champion and the Sixers trailed the Cavaliers by 29 points before erasing that deficit in the second half.
Philadelphia's improbable win is also the franchise's largest comeback win in the play-by-play era, which started with the 1996-97 season.
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