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LeBron Elbows Teammate: Edgecombe Bleeds on Court
23 Oct
Summary
- LeBron James accidentally elbowed VJ Edgecombe in the nose.
- Edgecombe bled and required a cotton swab but returned.
- James made free throws after the foul, narrowing the deficit.
During the third quarter of a matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, an unusual incident occurred. LeBron James, while contesting a rebound, unintentionally elbowed his teammate VJ Edgecombe directly in the nose. Edgecombe immediately reacted to the blow, with blood visible on his hand and face.
Trainers attended to Edgecombe on the sideline, applying a towel to staunch the bleeding. Despite the injury, Edgecombe soon returned to the court, equipped with a cotton swab in his nostril, and was welcomed back by the crowd's applause. James was fouled on the play by Donovan Mitchell and converted both free throws, trimming the 76ers' lead to 80-77, a significant comeback from a 29-point deficit earlier in the game.
