Cavaliers rout Sixers after LeBron James cheered by Cleveland fans
LeBron James received a warm welcome from Cleveland fans during a game against the Cavaliers, despite his current tenure with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Cavaliers ultimately defeated the 76ers 119-95, ending Philadelphia's winning streak.
Why it matters
The game highlights the enduring legacy of LeBron James in Cleveland and the competitive dynamics of the current NBA season.
Hear this story LeBron James might have chosen to join the Philadelphia 76ers instead of returning to the Cleveland Cavaliers , but it was all love in "The Land."
James and the 76ers took on the Cavaliers in Cleveland for an NBA Cup game on Friday, Nov. 6. and the atmosphere was warm and welcoming for the 24-year veteran and Ohio native.
In the tunnel to the locker room, there was a video board that said "Welcome Home LeBron!" with an image of him holding up Cleveland's 2016 NBA Finals trophy. During the Prime pregame show, a young fan held up James' St. Vincent–St. Mary High School jersey, and other fans were shown wearing Cavaliers jerseys with James' name on them.
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