Mitchell, Mobley power Cavaliers to a 119-95 win over Philly
Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points and Evan Mobley added 22 as Cleveland snapped Philadelphia’s five-game winning streak with a dominant rebounding edge.
- On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 in an NBA Cup group stage clash, snapping Philadelphia's five-game winning streak.
- Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James returned to Cleveland for the first time since joining the team this summer, receiving warm cheers during introductions before fans began booing during play.
- Shooting just 3-of-12 from the field, James finished with eight points and six turnovers in 32 minutes, while Cleveland guard Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 23 points.
- Dropping to 8-2 overall, the 76ers fell to 1-1 in NBA Cup Group B play after entering with the league's best record before Friday's loss.
- Cavaliers host the New York Knicks on Saturday, while the 76ers conclude their three-game road trip Sunday against the Chicago Bulls.
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