The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 on Saturday night, limiting LeBron James to just eight points in his return to his home state of Ohio.
James, who grew up in nearby Akron, shot 3-of-11 from the field in 28 minutes as the Cavaliers controlled the game from start to finish. The 41-year-old forward added six rebounds and four assists in the loss.
Cleveland's balanced attack featured six players in double figures, with the team shooting 52% from the field and outrebounding Philadelphia 48-38. The Cavaliers led by as many as 28 points in the second half.
The game marked James' first appearance at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse as a visitor since returning to the Lakers. He received a warm ovation during pregame introductions but struggled to find rhythm against a Cavaliers defense that swarmed him throughout the evening.
Philadelphia dropped to 3-6 on the season, while Cleveland improved to 7-2 with its fourth consecutive victory.
