LeBron James certainly picked things up quickly to start the expected final stop of his career with a strong first half in the 76ers’ exhibition game against the Brooklyn Nets.
James, who joined the 76ers this summer for his NBA-record 24th season, had 10 points, five assists and four rebounds in the first half, helping the 76ers to a 58-56 lead.
New Orleans (1-3) is desperate to close out a three-game homestand with a victory after dropping its previous two games, the latest in lopsided fashion to rival Atlanta last Monday night.
A victory over the Vikings (4-0) on Sunday in the Superdome could go a long way toward restoring confidence in the direction the Saints are headed under second-year coach Kellen Moore.
All the Saints have to do is figure out how to score on a Minnesota defense that has allowed an NFL-low 12.8 points per game.
Rich Makor can be reached at mako9015@stthomas.edu.
