LeBron James reveals why the 76ers have been such a clutch team in the 2026-27 season

LeBron James reveals why the 76ers have been such a clutch team in the 2026-27 season originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.As one of the most talented teams in the league, it is no surprise that the Philadelphia 76ers are a good team when it comes to execution in the clutch moments. They have some of the league's most dangerous scorers, but at the same time, they also have the sense to make smart decisions.It is important to note that the 76ers have been hyped as one of the league's best teams ever since they acquired LeBron James and traded for Jaylen Brown. The talent was the most enticing part of the new-look 76ers, but the poise under pressure is something that went under the radar.LeBron James speaks on the 76ers' ability to thrive in the clutchWhen a team has LeBron as the leader, there is always a sense of stability and poise within the team. That is not the only factor helping the 76ers these days because they have the talent to keep up and prove that they are one of the best teams in the league when it comes to the clutch.Against the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, the 76ers managed to eke out a close win. It was too close for comfort, especially since the Bulls are seen as one of the worst teams in the league. Of course, the 76ers pulled out the victory, and that is because of their poise under pressure.MORE:Tyrese Maxey speaks on how LeBron James has changed the game for the 76ersJames himself spoke about the team and had nothing but praise for their ability to stand out in the clutch moments. He is not only praising himself, but the rest of the team that has been having some big moments throughout this season when they have won 8-0 in games that have gone into crunch time."We have a lot of guys who have been in late-game situations, and we have a no panic button. We understand that we have to get some stops on this end, but if teams make a run, we understand how to be calm on the other end as well," James said about the 76ers' poise after the victory against the Bulls.As the 76ers continue to progress this season, it feels like they are going from strength to strength. They are relying on their overwhelming talent to start the year, but they are getting better and better with each game, which should scare the rest of the league.More NBA news:Jaylen Brown is dismissive about the potential of interacting with Jayson Tatum in first matchupLeBron James was not satisfied with the poor shooting from him and the team in a loss to ClevelandJoel Embiid dives into the shocking shooting slump he has been in as of lateTyrese Maxey provides an encouraging update regarding his pinky fingerThe reason why the 76ers' early-season success hits different this time around