76ers rally from 29 points down to top Cavaliers 114-106 in home opener
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The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 29-point deficit to secure a 114-106 victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener on October 22, 2026. Trailing significantly in the first half, the 76ers surged in the second half, outscoring the Cavaliers 69-37. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 32 points, while Joel Embiid contributed 24 points and 7 rebounds. Embiid's scoring helped Philadelphia take their first lead of the game at 96-95 midway through the fourth quarter. Both teams struggled to maintain momentum at different points, with the Cavaliers leading comfortably at halftime before the dramatic turnaround.
- •76ers trailed by 29 points before staging a comeback.
- •Maxey scored 32 points, leading Philadelphia in scoring.
- •Philadelphia outscored Cleveland 69-37 in the second half.
- •Cavaliers had a strong first half but lost momentum after halftime.
- •Embiid scored crucial points to give the 76ers their first lead.
- 1:58 AMYahoo Sports — 76ers come back from 29-point deficit for 114-106 win in home opener
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Sixers climb out of 29-point hole in stunning comeback win over Cavs
"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...
"Philadelphia outscored Cleveland 69-37 in the second half, the team's largest comeback in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98).
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 1:58 AM76ers come back from 29-point deficit for 114-106 win in home opener
Philadelphia outscored Cleveland 69-37 in the second half, the team's largest comeback in the play-by-play era (since 1997-98).
- Yahoo SportsOct 23, 2026, 1:56 AMSixers climb out of 29-point hole in stunning comeback win over Cavs
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...
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