LeBron James Starts at Center, Scores 18 Points in Loss to Pistons

LeBron James recorded 18 points (8-15 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists, and two steals across 33 minutes in Sunday's 106-93 defeat against Detroit, marking Philadelphia's first loss of the season. With Joel Embiid sidelined, James filled in as the starting center for the 76ers, though he addressed postgame why he does not want to play a sustainable role at center moving forward.