What happened
After halftime of Philadelphia’s opener, Nick Nurse shuffled matchups and used LeBron James on Karl-Anthony Towns, underscoring his defensive versatility in his Sixers debut.
James also spent much of the night facilitating, finishing with 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists while saying he is still finding his rhythm.
LINEUP CONTEXT
His ability to defend multiple spots and initiate offense gives Philadelphia lineup flexibility, though early chemistry and rhythm still look unfinished.
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Original reporting: LeBron James' versatility, passing on full display in Philadelphia 76ers debut — Yahoo Sports ↗