# Sixers' preseason highlights

> LeBron James' passing and Joel Embiid's scoring shine in Sixers' final preseason game.
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- Summary: LeBron James' passing and Joel Embiid's scoring shine in Sixers' final preseason game. LeBron James and Joel Embiid showed improvement in their first…
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- Published: 2026-10-17T18:32:15.311+00:00
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## Sixers' preseason finale
The Sixers played their final preseason game against Boston Celtics on October 17, 2026.
## Joel Embiid's scoring
Embiid scored a team-leading performance with a thunderous one-handed dunk he could not make last year.
## Embiid on sacrifice
Embiid said he doesn't believe in sacrifice, saying players should do what they do best with support from teammates.

> I’m against the concept of sacrifice. I think the way I explained it is, do what you do best, and we’re going to support you.
## LeBron James' passing
James improved his passing with fewer turnovers, helping the Sixers' transition offense.
## Nurse on passing
Coach Nick Nurse said the Sixers need to be more sure of their passes while playing fast.

> I think we want to play fast and I think there has been a little bit of carelessness, or sloppiness might be a better word.
## Jaylen Brown on rebounds
Brown grabbed eight rebounds, seven on the defensive glass, to help the Sixers rebound.
## Brown on defense
Brown said the Sixers need to be the harder crashing team to win margins in rebounds.

> Got to get in the fight. Get on the glass. Boston does a good job. They teach that to crash hard.
## Brown's adjustment
Brown has adjusted to Philadelphia, the city, and the team's system over the past three weeks.
## Sixers' transition focus
The Sixers aim to create a lethal transition offense with James as the quarterback.
## Nurse on turnovers
Nurse said no, he won't live with more turnovers for faster play.

> I think, that no is my answer to that.
## Embiid's dunk
Embiid joked he thought he would never dunk again after a successful one-handed slam.

> I thought I would never dunk again. Yeah, I guess I don't know what happened.
## James' passing impact
James' passing has become a key part of the Sixers' offensive strategy.
## Preseason challenges
The Sixers faced turnover issues but improved their passing and transition play.
## Next game
The Sixers will play the New York Knicks on Tuesday, October 18, 2026.
## Key takeaway

LeBron James and Joel Embiid showed improvement in their first preseason game against Boston, with Embiid scoring a dunk and James improving his passing.