James, Embiid, Maxey Spark 76ers’ Rally From 29 Points Down in Home Opener to Stun Cavs 114-106
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and the Sixers outscored Cleveland 37-21 in the third quarter to complete the comeback.
- On Thursday, the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 in their home opener, marking the largest comeback in the team's play-by-play era since 1997-98.
- Philadelphia struggled significantly in the first half, committing 15 turnovers and missing 11 of 15 three-pointers while the Cavaliers built a 69-45 halftime lead.
- Defensive adjustments at halftime ignited a 37-21 third-quarter run, with the Sixers executing aggressive pressure that forced Cleveland into turnovers and transition opportunities.
- Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and catalyzed a decisive 15-0 fourth-quarter run, while Jaylen Brown and Joel Embiid provided essential scoring to secure the comeback victory.
- Now 2-0, the Sixers will play a home back-to-back this weekend, hosting the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday and the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.
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LeBron James’ first home game in a 76ers uniform nearly turned into a disaster. His former team, the Cavaliers, built a massive 29-point lead. A lead difference that Bron hasn’t chased in his 24-year-long career. It left the home crowd frustrated enough to boo its own team before halftime. Well, there’s always a first time […]
Cavaliers succumb to historic choke job in LeBron James' 76ers home debut
The Cleveland Cavaliers made the wrong kind of history Thursday to open their 2026-27 campaign. The Cavaliers dominated the Philadelphia 76ers through two quarters, leading to some early boos from the crowd at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pa. Donovan Mitchell converted on a turnaround jumper to give the Cavs a 69-40 lead with just …
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