LeBron James accidentally elbows VJ Edgecombe, causing bloody nose

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Last updated Oct 23, 2026

LeBron James accidentally elbows VJ Edgecombe, causing bloody nose
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During a matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers, LeBron James accidentally elbowed his Philadelphia 76ers teammate VJ Edgecombe, resulting in a bloody nose. This incident occurred with 3:59 remaining in the third quarter while James was going for a rebound. Edgecombe immediately grabbed his face as blood dripped onto his hand and was directed to the sideline for treatment. After some attention from a trainer, Edgecombe returned to the court and received applause from the crowd. The 76ers were attempting to recover from a 29-point deficit in the game, with James contributing to the scoring.

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  • •LeBron James elbowed VJ Edgecombe during the game.
  • •Edgecombe suffered a bloody nose but returned to the court.
  • •The game is ongoing, with the 76ers trailing.
  • •Philadelphia was down by 29 points earlier in the match.
  • •James was fouled on the play and made two free throws.
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LeBron James accidentally elbowed Philadelphia 76ers teammate VJ Edgecombe, giving Edgecombe a bloody nose.

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