{
  "id": 16138737,
  "title": "76ers come back from 29-point deficit for 114-106 win in home opener",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/76ers-come-back-from-29-point-deficit-for-114-106-win-in-home-opener",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T01:58:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/nba/article/76ers-come-back-from-29-point-deficit-for-114-106-win-in-home-opener-015824613.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a remarkable turnaround, the Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 29-point deficit to secure a 114-106 victory in their home opener against a strong opponent. The team's resilience was evident throughout the second half, as they managed to swing the game by 38 points, ultimately clinching the win on Thursday. Tyrese Maxey played a pivotal role in the comeback, contributing 32 points and 6 assists, while Joel Embiid delivered an impressive performance with 24 points and 7 rebounds. Jaylen Brown added 21 points and 8 rebounds to the mix, while LeBron James chipped in with 17 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter, when Philadelphia took its initial lead at 96-95 through seven consecutive points from Embiid. Brown followed up with notable scoring plays, including a long fadeaway jumper, a driving layup, and a midrange shot, which extended the Sixers' lead to seven points. The data shows that teams leading by 20-plus points at halftime have won an impressive 65 of their 70 season opener games since the shot clock rule was introduced in the 1954-55 season, according to ESPN. Further updates on this thrilling story are forthcoming.",
  "summary": "Philadelphia outscored Cleveland 69-37 in the second half, the team's largest comeback in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98).",
  "key_points": [
    "Philadelphia 76ers overcome 29-point deficit to win 114-106",
    "Tyrese Maxey leads with 32 points and 6 assists",
    "Turning point in fourth quarter with 96-95 lead"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Philadelphia's massive second-half scoring surge defies long-standing historical trends regarding teams that hold substantial leads during season openers, signaling a resilient start for their core veteran roster.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}