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LeBron James supports 76ers in Phillies cap during preseason game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 2:34 AM

Last updated Oct 6, 2026

LeBron James supports 76ers in Phillies cap during preseason game

Summary

LeBron James attended the Philadelphia 76ers preseason opener against the New York Knicks on October 5, wearing a Phillies cap. The 76ers secured a 120-97 victory, highlighted by Jaylen Brown's strong performance. However, the night was marred by an injury to backup center Ariel Hukporti. The Sixers will next face the Brooklyn Nets on October 8, continuing their preseason preparations, with key players like Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey absent from this game.

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•LeBron James watched the preseason game from the stands.
•Jaylen Brown led the Sixers with a strong performance.
•The 76ers defeated the Knicks 120-97 in preseason action.
•Ariel Hukporti suffered a lower leg injury during the game.
•The Sixers will face the Brooklyn Nets on October 8.

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2:34 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers’ LeBron James rocks Phillies hat during preseason opener

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The Philadelphia 76ers took on Eagles fan Karl-Anthony Towns’ New York Knicks in preseason action October 5 as LeBron James watched from the stands. James joined Towns in making a fashion statement as he watched with Philly gear on, on a night when Jaylen Brown took over . James was seen rocking a Phillies baseball cap as his Sixers jumped out to a […] The post 76ers’ LeBron James rocks Phillies hat during preseason opener appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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