Philadelphia erase 29-point deficit to beat Cleveland
Philadelphia overturned a 29-point deficit to beat Cleveland 114-106 in their home opener on October 22. Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points as the Sixers dominated the second half and improved to two wins from two games. It was the team’s largest comeback since detailed play-by-play tracking began in the 1997-98 season. A 15-0 fourth-quarter run put Philadelphia ahead.
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Philadelphia turns a 29-point deficit into victory
Philadelphia 76ers recovered from 29 points down to defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106, with Tyrese Maxey scoring 32 points.[1], [2]
Philadelphia hosted Cleveland in their home opener on October 22. It was the Sixers’ biggest comeback since detailed play-by-play tracking began in 1997-98. Philadelphia had trailed by 24 at half-time after fourteen turnovers in the opening half. Donovan Mitchell finished with 32 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland.[1]
A fourth-quarter burst brings the first lead
Philadelphia cut the gap to eight by winning the third quarter 37-21. Their 20-5 start to the final period included a 15-0 run. Joel Embiid made three successive baskets, the last giving the hosts their first lead of the game. Jaylen Brown followed with three consecutive baskets before Maxey added a running finger roll.[1]
Over four minutes and ten seconds, a six-point deficit became a nine-point lead. Philadelphia were ahead 104-95 with four minutes and six seconds to play. Philadelphia outscored Cleveland 69-37.[1]
Four players supply 94 points
Maxey had six assists, while Embiid supplied 24 points and seven rebounds. Brown finished with 21 points and eight rebounds, and LeBron James added 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Those four scored 94 points between them. Brown supplied 17 of his points after half-time and Embiid 15. Philadelphia improved to two wins from two after opening with an away victory over defending champions New York Knicks.[1]
