76ers erase 29-point deficit against Cavaliers in comeback victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 2:08 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 on October 23, 2026. After a sluggish start, the 76ers launched a strong second-half comeback, marking their largest comeback in the play-by-play era. This victory ties the 76ers for the 13th-largest comeback in NBA history, with a notable 33-11 run helping turn the game around. LeBron James, in his first home game with the 76ers, contributed with 17 points and 10 rebounds, although he was not the top scorer for the team. The Cavaliers experienced a significant collapse as they failed to maintain their large lead.
- •76ers erase 29-point deficit in home opener against Cavaliers.
- •Philadelphia's comeback ties for 13th-largest in NBA history.
- •LeBron James records 17 points and 10 rebounds in his first game with the team.
- •Cavaliers experience largest blown lead in franchise history.
- •76ers' comeback marked by 33-11 scoring run in the second half.
- 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — Biggest comebacks in NBA history: LeBron James, 76ers erase 29-point deficit to top Cavs
"The end of the 2025-26 NBA season featured a 29-point comeback, and the start of the 2026-27 season features another.
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