Pakistan, Nov. 8 -- LeBron James got a warm reception from Northeast Ohio fans when he was the last of the Philadelphia 76ers' starters introduced before Friday night's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

That was the only highlight for James, who scored in single digits for only the 10th time in 1,630 NBA regular-season games.

James was held to eight points as the Cavaliers routed the 76ers 119-95 in an NBA Cup group stage game.

The Akron, Ohio, native - who elected to sign with Philadelphia in the offseason instead of returning to Cleveland for a third stint - was 3 of 12 from the field, including 0 for 4 on 3-pointers, and committed six turnovers in 31 minutes.

"Definitely not feeling a good rhythm offensively," said James, who c...