Cavs secure 119-95 victory over 76ers with key contributions from young players
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Last updated Nov 7, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 on November 6 in Cleveland. With starting center Jarrett Allen sidelined due to injury, young players like Peyton Watson, Meleek Thomas, and Mario Hezonja stepped up to lead the team. Watson contributed 13 points, nine rebounds, and two assists, while Hezonja added 15 points and 10 rebounds. The victory avenged an earlier loss to the 76ers, where Cleveland blew a significant lead. The Cavs improved to 5-4 for the season, as they focused on rebounding and transition play against an 8-2 Philadelphia squad.
- •Cavs improve to 5-4 with the victory over the 76ers.
- •Peyton Watson had 13 points and nine rebounds.
- •Meleek Thomas scored 12 points in his matchup against LeBron James.
- •Hezonja recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds.
- •Cavs focus on rebounding and transition play without Jarrett Allen.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Peyton Watson, young Cavs fuel blowout revenge win over LeBron, 76ers
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — Peyton Watson plays 'exceptionally well' in Cavs vs. 76ers, LeBron James says
"Peyton Watson, Meleek Thomas and the Cavs’ young players stepped up without Jarrett Allen in a revenge win over the 76ers on Nov. 6 in Cleveland.
"After the Cavaliers lost the LeBron James sweepstakes to the 76ers, Cleveland pivoted to Peyton Watson. In a Cavs-Sixers rematch, Watson thrived.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 11:04 AMPeyton Watson, young Cavs fuel blowout revenge win over LeBron, 76ers
Peyton Watson, Meleek Thomas and the Cavs’ young players stepped up without Jarrett Allen in a revenge win over the 76ers on Nov. 6 in Cleveland.
- Yahoo SportsNov 7, 2026, 11:04 AMPeyton Watson plays 'exceptionally well' in Cavs vs. 76ers, LeBron James says
After the Cavaliers lost the LeBron James sweepstakes to the 76ers, Cleveland pivoted to Peyton Watson. In a Cavs-Sixers rematch, Watson thrived.
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