76ers rally to stun Cavs in James's first home game for Philadelphia
The Philadelphia 76ers erased a 29-point deficit to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 on Thursday in NBA superstar LeBron James's first home game since landing in Philly as a free agent.Maxey reduced the deficit to two points with a running finger roll layup with 2:33 left in the third before Cleveland reeled off six straight points to take a 90-82 lead into the fourth quarter.
In an unprecedented comeback, the Philadelphia 76ers stunned the Cleveland Cavaliers by 114-106 in LeBron James' inaugural home game since joining the team. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 32 points, while Joel Embiid contributed 24 points, including a decisive shot just six minutes before the end that created the initial lead for the Sixers.
James added 17 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists to the tally. Jaylen Brown, the Sixers' recent acquisition from the Celtics, finished with 21 points, eight rebounds, and four assists. Despite a shaky start and the early departure of Embiid, the 76ers rallied with a 60-37 second-half surge, showing resilience and avoiding the pitfalls of defeat.
James emphasized the importance of not relying on comebacks, stating that it's crucial for the team not to be in such situations often. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 32 points in the first half, but the Sixers' second-half dominance sealed the victory.
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