LeBron James starts at center as 76ers lose to Pistons
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Last updated Oct 26, 2026
LeBron James started at center for the Philadelphia 76ers during their game against the Detroit Pistons on October 25, 2026. James filled in for the injured Joel Embiid as the 76ers were shorthanded, ultimately losing 106-93. The 76ers trailed significantly after a poor defensive start, falling behind 34-22 in the first quarter and 56-44 by halftime. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 29 points, while James contributed 18 points and five assists. Following the defeat, Maxey expressed hope for the return of their taller players. The 76ers are scheduled to face the Indiana Pacers on October 28, 2026.
- •LeBron James played center due to Joel Embiid's absence.
- •Philadelphia lost 106-93 to Detroit Pistons.
- •Tyrese Maxey scored 29 points, leading the team.
- •Next game is against the Indiana Pacers on October 28.
- 5:38 AMESPN — LeBron hopeful cameo at center won't be fixture for shorthanded 76ers
- 4:40 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers’ LeBron James reveals his stance on playing center amid frontcourt injuries
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers star Tyrese Maxey speaks up on situation that led to LeBron James starting at center
"Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers have been getting creative with a short-handed frontcourt , even sliding LeBron James to center. After Sunday’s loss, Maxey made it clear the team would welcome some reinforcements. “If some of our tall guys could come back, that would be great,” he said after the game . The 76ers fell 106-93 to the Detroit […] The post 76ers star Tyrese Maxey speaks up on situation that led to LeBron James starting at center appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"LeBron James isn’t too keen on playing at center, but he knows there will be times when he has that responsibility following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. James is going through the 24th season of his legendary career, his first with the 76ers. The veteran superstar built a reputation on being able to […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James reveals his stance on playing center amid frontcourt injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"LeBron James started at center for the shorthanded 76ers on Sunday vs. the Pistons, a role he hopes he won't have to occupy much this season.
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External links- ESPNOct 26, 2026, 5:38 AMLeBron hopeful cameo at center won't be fixture for shorthanded 76ers
LeBron James started at center for the shorthanded 76ers on Sunday vs. the Pistons, a role he hopes he won't have to occupy much this season.
- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 4:40 AM76ers’ LeBron James reveals his stance on playing center amid frontcourt injuries
LeBron James isn’t too keen on playing at center, but he knows there will be times when he has that responsibility following the Philadelphia 76ers’ 106-93 loss to the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. James is going through the 24th season of his legendary career, his first with the 76ers. The veteran superstar built a reputation on being able to […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James reveals his stance on playing center amid frontcourt injuries appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 4:30 AM76ers star Tyrese Maxey speaks up on situation that led to LeBron James starting at center
Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers have been getting creative with a short-handed frontcourt , even sliding LeBron James to center. After Sunday’s loss, Maxey made it clear the team would welcome some reinforcements. “If some of our tall guys could come back, that would be great,” he said after the game . The 76ers fell 106-93 to the Detroit […] The post 76ers star Tyrese Maxey speaks up on situation that led to LeBron James starting at center appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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