Sixers rally from 29-point deficit to beat Cavaliers 114-106
Philadelphia erased a 29-point halftime hole to defeat Cleveland, marking the franchise's largest comeback in the play-by-play era and improving to 2-0 on the season.
Philadelphia overcame a 29-point deficit, the biggest in the team's play-by-play history, to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106. After turning the ball over 14 times in the first half and trailing by as many as 29 points, the Sixers increased defensive intensity in the second half, scoring 14 fast-break points in the third quarter and maintaining pressure through the fourth. The comeback featured a 37-point third-quarter swing and clutch shooting in the final minutes.
Tyrese Maxey led the effort with 32 points, six assists and two steals, contributing on both offense and defense. He applied full-court pressure on James Harden, disrupting Cleveland's rhythm. Joel Embiid added 24 points and seven rebounds, scoring 15 of his points after halftime and delivering a decisive 7-0 run that gave Philadelphia its first lead. Jaylen Brown contributed 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists, providing defensive intensity and key scoring during a 15-0 run that helped seal the win.
The victory moves the Sixers to a 2-0 start to the season and highlights the team's potential when executing at a high defensive and offensive level.