{
  "id": 16138739,
  "title": "Sixers climb out of 29-point hole in stunning comeback win over Cavs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/sixers-climb-out-of-29-point-hole-in-stunning-comeback-win-over-cavs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T01:56:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/sixers-climb-29-point-hole-015604958.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a thrilling game of basketball, the Philadelphia 76ers staged an incredible comeback victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, overcoming a 29-point deficit to emerge victorious with a score of 114-106. The opening half of the game was a stark contrast to the second half, with the Sixers struggling to mount any significant offensive pressure against the Cavs.\n\nLeBron James and Joel Embiid were both less than stellar in the first half, with Embiid shooting just 3/10 from the field and James turning the ball over five times. The Cavaliers capitalized on the Sixers' struggles, leading the game at halftime by a significant margin.\n\nHowever, the second half saw a remarkable turnaround from the Sixers. Tyrese Maxey's blistering speed allowed them to mount a comeback, with Maxey driving to the basket and scoring crucial points in the halfcourt offense. Embiid's resurgence in the fourth quarter sealed the deal for the Sixers, with a clutch layup and a midrange jumper propelling Philadelphia to a 114-106 victory.",
  "summary": "Behind 32 points from Tyrese Maxey and a hellacious defensive effort in the second half, the Sixers overcame a 29-point Cavs lead to win 114-106 in their opener, opening the...",
  "key_points": [
    "Philadelphia 76ers defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106",
    "Sixers overcome 29-point halftime deficit in second half",
    "Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid key to Sixers' comeback"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "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."
}