Cavaliers host 76ers in NBA Cup matchup as injury concerns linger
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 6:31 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Arena on November 6 at 7:30 p.m. ET, marking Cleveland's NBA Cup debut. Philadelphia enters with a five-game winning streak and an 8-1 record after defeating the defending champions, New York Knicks. Cleveland, currently sixth in the Eastern Conference at 4-4, looks to rebound from recent losses, including a 124-116 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The match follows a previous meeting where the 76ers overcame a 29-point deficit to win 114-106. Various injuries complicate both teams, with key players listed as questionable.
- •Cavaliers enter the game 4-4 after back-to-back losses.
- •76ers lead the Eastern Conference with an 8-1 record.
- •Donovan Mitchell has averaged 22.5 points for Cleveland.
- •Tyrese Maxey is leading Philadelphia with 28.0 points per game.
- •Injuries could affect both teams' lineups and strategies.
- 6:31 PMYahoo Sports — Lakers vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers vs. 76ers Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors
"LeBron James returns to Cleveland as the Eastern Conference-leading 76ers look to extend their five-game winning streak.
"The Lakers host the Trail Blazers as Luka Doncic looks to avenge an earlier defeat against Portland.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 6:31 PMLakers vs. Trail Blazers Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors
The Lakers host the Trail Blazers as Luka Doncic looks to avenge an earlier defeat against Portland.
- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 5:34 PMCavaliers vs. 76ers Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors
LeBron James returns to Cleveland as the Eastern Conference-leading 76ers look to extend their five-game winning streak.
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