PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts during the fourth quarter of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James just had his best performance with his new team against the New York Knicks.
Although James has been a strong facilitator throughout the season, the veteran forward had to take his scoring up a notch on Friday, October 30.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 30: LeBron James #23 high fives Vj Edgecombe #77 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup game against the New York Knicks at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 30, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
With another 20-point outing in the books, the 41-year-old tied a legend of his former organization (Los Angeles Lakers) becoming the fifth-oldest NBA player to have a 20-point outing.
via ESPN Insights: “Father time can’t touch LeBron in the clutch 👑 He ties Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as the 5th-oldest player in NBA history to record a 20-point game 🔥.”
Since turning 41, LeBron has had plenty of 20-point outings. The superstar forward has 29 games of 20-plus points over the past year. Friday was his first with the 76ers.
LeBron James vs New York Knicks
GettyINDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – OCTOBER 28: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on October 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
For the second time this season, the Sixers and the Knicks faced off on Friday.
This time around, the 76ers’ starting five missed a key player in Jaylen Brown. As a result, the team started Dean Wade and looked to LeBron to add a little more value in the scoring department.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 22: LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on after defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Checking in for 34 minutes, LeBron went 8-for-15 from the field. He drained two of his six shots from beyond the arc and went 2-for-3 from the charity stripe. James produced 20 points. Along with his scoring, LeBron had nine rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one block.
The Sixers took care of business against the Knicks with a 98-93 win.
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The Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James just had his best performance with his new team against the New York Knicks.Although James has been a strong facilitator throughout the season, the veteran forward had to take his scoring up a notch on Friday, October 30.With another 20-point outing in the books, the 41-year-old tied a legend […]
