76ers mount 29-point comeback to stun Cavaliers in NBA

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 04:21 · Archive

Philadelphia 76ers fought back from 29 points down to beat Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 in their home opener.

The Philadelphia 76ers mounted a 29-point comeback to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 in their NBA home opener on Thursday night. The win gave the Sixers victories in their first two games, following an earlier triumph over the Knicks.

Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 32 points and was the catalyst for the rally. Joel Embiid contributed 24 points and Jaylen Brown added 21. For Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points in their season opener. The comeback was the largest of LeBron James's career; he finished with 17 points and 10 rebounds in his new colours.

Maxey was pivotal to the turnaround, igniting a 15-0 fourth-quarter run that gave the Sixers the lead. The momentum shifted as the Cavaliers struggled to find answers. A confrontation between Maxey and his former teammate James Harden was quickly diffused by officials during the fourth quarter.

James signed a two-year deal with Philadelphia for the veteran minimum after exploring a return to Cleveland in free agency. He won one of his four NBA titles with the Cavaliers and is seeking a fifth championship with the 76ers. Secondary market tickets for the home opener had been listed at around $US4000 in the lower bowl.

How it is being reported

• 76ers fight back to punish Cavalier attitude in NBAThe Philadelphia 76ers have fought back from a 29-point deficit to claim an impressive home NBA victory over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.The West Australian · 23 Oct, 03:50
• 76ers fight back to punish Cavalier attitude in NBAThe Philadelphia 76ers have fought back from a 29-point deficit to claim an impressive home NBA victory over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers.Perth Now · 23 Oct, 03:50

In this story: Philadelphia 76ers · Cleveland Cavaliers · Tyrese Maxey · Joel Embiid · LeBron James · Jaylen Brown · Donovan Mitchell · James Harden

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