Key Takeaways:
- Donovan Mitchell produced a season-high 46 points as the Cavaliers triumphed 132-121 over the 76ers
- Darius Garland made his season debut for Cleveland, returning from off-season toe surgery with eight points in 26 minutes
- Tyrese Maxey and Quentin Grimes each recorded 27 points for Philadelphia, who never held a lead
Dominant Display from Mitchell Propels Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell delivered a commanding performance, racking up 46 points to guide the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 132-121 win against the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Tuesday night. Jarrett Allen supported with a double-double, tallying 24 points and 10 rebounds, while Evan Mobley contributed 23 points to secure Cleveland’s second consecutive victory.
Darius Garland featured for the first time this season following surgery on his left big toe during the off-season, adding eight points over 26 minutes of play in his return to action.
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Game Flow and Turning Points
Cleveland asserted control early, opening up a 17-point advantage within the first eight minutes of play. However, Philadelphia responded, steadily cutting into the deficit. The momentum appeared to shift when Kelly Oubre Jr. levelled the scores at 72 with a three-pointer at 9:48 in the third quarter.
That tie proved short-lived, as the Cavaliers responded forcefully with a 13-0 scoring burst, highlighted by six points from Allen and five from Mobley during that stretch. Cleveland outscored Philadelphia 35-15 for the rest of the third quarter, taking a 107-87 lead into the final period.
Player Performances and Statistical Leaders
Mitchell, building on his 37-point and eight three-pointer effort against Atlanta on Sunday, was clinical against Philadelphia. He converted 15 of 21 field goal attempts, drained 6 of 11 shots from three-point range, and was a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line.
For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey and Quentin Grimes led the scoring, both finishing with 27 points. The team was without Joel Embiid, who sat out due to left knee management as part of a precaution to avoid playing on consecutive nights early in the campaign.
| Top Cavaliers Scorers | Points | Rebounds |
|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 46 | 4 |
| Jarrett Allen | 24 | 10 |
| Evan Mobley | 23 | 5 |
| Top 76ers Scorers | Points | Rebounds |
| Tyrese Maxey | 27 | 7 |
| Quentin Grimes | 27 | 3 |
Late Challenge and Upcoming Fixtures
Despite trailing by as many as 26 points in the early moments of the fourth quarter, the 76ers staged a late push to get within nine points towards the end, but Cleveland retained their composure to seal the win.
- 76ers will next host Toronto on Saturday
- Cavaliers travel to Washington for a game on Friday night
