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76ers rally from 29 points down to beat Cavaliers 114-106
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 in Philadelphia on Thursday.
The 76ers came back from 29 points down to win after trailing heavily in the first half.
It was LeBron James' first game in Philadelphia as a 76er; Cleveland is his former team and hometown franchise.
Philadelphia had also won its season opener against the New York Knicks earlier in the week.
Cleveland forward Mario Hezonja returned to the NBA after more than five years away and scored ten points.
The win left Philadelphia 2-0 in the early regular season, while Cleveland started 0-1.
The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 29-point deficit to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114–106.
The game was Philadelphia’s home opener at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Cleveland led by 24 points at halftime, according to the Daily Mail.
LeBron James made his first home appearance in Philadelphia as a 76er.
Some Philadelphia fans booed the team before halftime as it fell behind.
- Who
- The Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers.
- What
- The 76ers rallied from a 29-point deficit to win 114–106.
- When
- Thursday, October 22, 2026.
- Where
- Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Philadelphia beat the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on opening night.
The 76ers fell behind Cleveland, then rallied to win 114–106.
- Comeback deficit
- 29 points
- Final score
- Philadelphia 76ers 114, Cleveland Cavaliers 106
- Venue
- Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia
- Halftime margin
- Cleveland led by 24 points
- LeBron James
- Played his first home game in Philadelphia as a 76er
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