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LeBron James’ absence impacts Philadelphia 76ers in loss to Detroit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 7:45 PM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

LeBron James’ absence impacts Philadelphia 76ers in loss to Detroit
Summary

LeBron James missed his first game of the season for Philadelphia on October 24 due to lower back management. He returned on October 25, scoring 18 points, but the 76ers lost 106-93 to the Detroit Pistons. Philadelphia struggled with frontcourt depth, missing key players like Joel Embiid. Coach Nick Nurse experimented with James at center in response to the limited roster. This early week highlights Philadelphia's approach to managing veteran players amidst injuries.

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  • •James scored 18 points against Detroit after returning from the previous game.
  • •Philadelphia lost to Detroit due to limited frontcourt options and rebounding issues.
  • •The 76ers had previously beaten Milwaukee, improving to 3-0 before this loss.
  • •James played at center for the first time since the 2021-22 season.
  • •Embidd and others were unavailable due to injury management strategies.
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  • 7:45 PMYahoo Sports — LeBron James’ early absence highlights the Philadelphia 76ers’ veteran workload management
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LeBron James' first missed game and Philadelphia's loss to Detroit highlight how the 76ers are managing his workload and adjusting their frontcourt rotation.

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