Sixers Rally From 29 Down to Beat Cavaliers 114-106 in Biggest Comeback of LeBron James's Career
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Updated · ESPN · Oct 23
Sixers Rally From 29 Down to Beat Cavaliers 114-106 in Biggest Comeback of LeBron James's Career
3 articles · Updated · ESPN · Oct 23
Summary
Philadelphia wiped out a 29-point hole and beat Cleveland 114-106 after trailing 69-45 at halftime, setting the Sixers' biggest play-by-play-era comeback and the Cavaliers' largest blown lead.
Tyrese Maxey drove the turnaround with 32 points and six assists, challenging teammates at halftime before the Sixers opened the third quarter on an 8-0 run and won the period 37-21.
Nick Nurse's defensive changes helped flip the game: Cleveland's direct pick efficiency fell from 1.08 points in the first half to 0.56 in the second, and the Cavs scored only 37 points after halftime.
Joel Embiid's jumper with 6:54 left gave Philadelphia the lead for good, while Donovan Mitchell—who had 30 points through three quarters—was held to two in the fourth.
The comeback pushed the Sixers to 2-0 and reinforced players' view that this roster is more resilient, with Embiid calling the atmosphere a top-three night of his career.