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76ers make history with stunning comeback win vs. Cavs

The Philadelphia 76ers saw the energy drain inside Xfinity Mobile Arena by falling behind by 29 points. Tyrese Maxey even engaged in a shoving match with ex-Sixer James Harden . But Philly fought back and made NBA history on Thursday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 76ers stormed back in epic fashion to win 114-106. And in the process […] The post 76ers make history with stunning…

76ers make history with stunning comeback win vs. Cavs

The Philadelphia 76ers staged an extraordinary comeback, overcoming a 20+ point halftime deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers and etch a new record in NBA history. The game took place at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, where the Sixers began the second half trailing by 29 points. Despite the daunting deficit, the Sixers fought back and ultimately won 114-106.

OptaSTATS, a sports analytics account, reported that this marks the first time in NBA history that a team has overcome such a deficit to win their home opener. Tyrese Maxey led the charge with 32 points and six assists, while Joel Embiid contributed 24 points, including a notable one-legged shot late in the game. Jaylen Brown also contributed 21 points for the Sixers, who secured the victory under the leadership of head coach Nick Nurse.

This remarkable turnaround is a testament to the resilience and determination of the Philadelphia 76ers.

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