LeBron James delivered a clutch performance in the fourth quarter to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 98-93 NBA Cup victory over the New York Knicks. After Jalen Brunson's step-back 3-pointer erased an 11-point lead, James responded with a fadeaway jumper over OG Anunoby and a putback layup with 11.9 seconds left to seal the win. Coach Nick Nurse called it James' best game as a 76er, while Tyrese Maxey praised his calming presence.
James finished with 20 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists — his first 20-point game with Philadelphia. The victory improved the 76ers to 5-1 on the season, with all wins coming in clutch time. James, now 41, tied Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the fifth-oldest player in NBA history to score 20 points in a game.
He expressed surprise at his longevity, saying he didn't expect to play 24 years. The Sixers will face the Hornets next in Charlotte.
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