Maxey scores 32 as 76ers rally from 29 down to beat Cavaliers
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points and Joel Embiid had 24 to help LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers wipe out a 29-point deficit in their home opener and stun the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 on Thursday night.James had 17 points and 10 rebounds in the biggest comeback win of his career, and fellow newcomer Jaylen Brown had 21 points in game that already may be tough for the…
In a thrilling home opener, the Philadelphia 76ers staged an incredible comeback to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106. Tyrese Maxey was the star of the game, scoring 32 points and fueling a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter that put the Sixers ahead. LeBron James chipped in with 17 points and 10 rebounds, while Jaylen Brown added 21 points.
The Cavs, led by Donovan Mitchell's 32 points, struggled to keep up with the Sixers' relentless effort. The match marked a significant win for James, who had flirted with returning to Cleveland before signing with the Sixers.
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