LeBron James scores 20 points to help Philadelphia 76ers beat New York Knicks for 2nd time this season
LeBron James led the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-93 victory over the New York Knicks in an NBA Cup group game. James contributed 20 points, nearly achieving a triple-double in the win.
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This game highlights the performance of high-profile athletes in the NBA Cup, which is a significant tournament within the professional basketball season.
LeBron James scored 20 points and hit the go-ahead fadeaway late, and Tyrese Maxey had 27 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-93 win over the New York Knicks in an NBA Cup group game on Friday night.In yet another packed house in Philadelphia with a lively playoff feel, Jalen Brunson hit a 3-pointer for a 90-89 lead with 1:32 that got the first significant rise of the Knicks fans who made the trip.James then capped his best game of the season with the go-ahead bucket with 1:10 remaining and V.J Edgecombe buried an insurance 3-pointer for the four-point lead. James sealed the win with a tip-in and nearly pulled off a triple-double with nine rebounds and eight assists.The Sixers are already 2-0 this season against the NBA champion Knicks after beating them in New York on opening night in James' debut.
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