The Cleveland Cavaliers squander a 29‑point first‑half lead to buckle against the Philadelphia 76ers, losing 114‑106 on Oct. 22, 2026. After forcing 15 turnovers early, Cleveland flips the script as Philadelphia cuts the deficit with only one turnover in the second half and traps the Cavs in the paint by repositioning Joel Embiid. Cleveland’s frontcourt drops from 29 first‑half points to just three after halftime. Amid the collapse, Mario Hezonja shines with a post‑up slam and steady defense, offering a bright spot for the Cavs.
The Sixers erased a 29‑point hole to win their home opener 114‑106 over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 22, 2026. Tyrese Maxey led the comeback with a career‑high 32 points and six assists, while Joel Embiid added 24 points and seven rebounds. LeBron James, playing his first game in Philadelphia, posted 17 points, 10 rebounds and five assists. Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell also scored 32, but the Cavs could not withstand the second‑half surge. The game featured a brief LeBron debut, a booed James Harden, and injuries that kept Dean Wade sidelined.
LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers looked for their second win as they hosted the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday for their home opener. The 76ers were coming off a victory over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden, 106-100, on Tuesday. The action between the 76ers and the Cavaliers picked […]
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Philadelphia 76ers forward LeBron James accidentally gave teammate VJ Edgecombe a bloody nose while the two were going for a defensive rebound in the third quarter of their home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday evening.
Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have the talent to become the NBA's best backcourt, but Cleveland needs one thing to happen first.
The Cleveland Cavaliers kick off their 2026‑27 campaign against a revamped Philadelphia 76ers lineup led by LeBron James. The opening night clash, highlighted by a photo of Joel Embiid and Donovan Mitchell from a January 2026 game, promises high‑stakes basketball as both teams vie for early momentum. Fans are invited to join the discussion thread and share reactions as the action unfolds.
LeBron James has the spotlight in Philadelphia, but the Cavaliers have four ways to spoil his 76ers home debut.
Game Details When: Thursday, October 22, 7:00 p.m. ETWhere: Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philadelphia, PAWatch: ESPNRadio: 97.5 The FanaticFollow: @LibertyBallers
The Cavs brought in Peyton Watson to help fix their perimeter defense woes, but have to improve in this area.
The Cavaliers got what they wanted in Peyton Watson, but losing Max Strus could leave Cleveland regretting what it gave up to get him.
The Philadelphia 76ers (1-0) host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at 7 PM ET. LeBron James and Jaylen Brown make their Philly debuts as the Sixers look to build on a 106‑100 win over the Knicks, with Maxey’s 28 points and Embiid’s clutch three. The Cavs, fresh from an Eastern Conference Finals run, feature a star‑studded core of Mitchell, Harden, Mobley, Allen and new wing Peyton Watson. The game airs on ESPN/ESPN Deportes and streams live on Fubo (free trial available).
LeBron James skips a hometown comeback and signs with the Philadelphia 76ers for the 2026‑27 season. At 24 years into his career, James says roster fit, role flexibility and the chance to chase a championship—potentially becoming the first player to win titles with four different franchises—outweighed a return to the Cavaliers. The Sixers' star‑studded lineup offers him a primary connector role without full team burden, while Cleveland remains a solid playoff contender. James makes his Sixers debut against the Knicks, sparking a new motivation quest for a ring.
LeBron James has a big night ahead of him. The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener, the team he was playing for when his daughter was born. Before any of that, though, the 41-year-old had a more important thing to do, wishing Zhuri a happy birthday. Zhuri Nova […]
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The Cleveland Cavaliers just made NBA history…by losing to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Jarrett Allen expects to play in the Cavaliers’ season opener Thursday at Philadelphia, though he acknowledges his right knee won’t be entirely pain-free. Allen participated in morning shootaround and said he plans to be in the lineup despite being listed as questionable with right patellar tendinopathy, according to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. “Just trying to […]
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LeBron James is cleared to play a full 76ers workload in Philadelphia’s 2026‑27 season opener against his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 22. The star, who logged 14 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in a 34‑minute debut against the Knicks, is expected to improve his efficiency against a Cavs lineup featuring James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley. With no injury report listing, James is a go for the game, and his performance could be pivotal as the Sixers aim to secure a win over a talented Cleveland squad.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing with fire by doubling down on James Harden, and they've officially become a ticking time bomb.
Sixers home opener tonight. They’re a -3.5 favorite against the Cavaliers, who haven’t played yet. Let’s take a quick look at recent history, going back to 2017-2018, when they exited the Process era: These have been lower-scoring games historically. In five of those nine, one team didn’t even reach a hundred points. That 2022 game […]
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Former Cavaliers guard Ty Jerome continues to take his game to new heights, showing his breakout season in Cleveland wasn't a fluke.
The Cleveland Cavaliers expect to have Jarrett Allen back on the court, which is good news for Philadelphia 76ers center, Joel Embiid.
After the RSN collapse, the Cleveland Cavaliers sign a costly exclusive streaming deal with DAZN for the 2026‑27 season, making their games the least accessible in the NBA. Host Ken Carman on 92.3 The Fan laments that fans may abandon the Cavs rather than pay a season pass that exceeds the full League Pass price, calling the move “bad for the fanbase.” He notes lingering disappointment from last year’s playoff exit and LeBron’s load‑management plans, urging the team to improve accessibility. The NBA hopes a centralized local‑broadcast hub could arrive next season.
The Philadelphia 76ers host the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener, marking LeBron James' debut in front of the Sixers crowd — and a chance at revenge for his former team.
Donovan Mitchell tells Cleveland fans he wants to stay “forever,” hoping to see his No. 45 jersey hanging in the rafters. After the Cavs traded for him in 2022—sacrificing seven first‑round picks—the franchise secured his future with an extension through the 2029‑30 season, past the final draft pick owed to Utah. Mitchell has averaged 26.7 points and 5.3 assists over four years, earning an All‑Star nod each season and three All‑NBA selections. Cleveland has doubled down on him, adding James Harden and rookie wing Peyton Watson to build a title‑contending roster while Mitchell’s prime remains wide open.
Cleveland's crowded rotation could force an unexpected trade decision as the Cavaliers chase a championship.
Former Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson recalled how LeBron James challenged his teammates to believe they could still win the 2016 NBA Finals after falling behind 3-1 against the Golden State Warriors. Thompson explained that Cleveland’s Game 4 defeat was particularly frustrating because many of the team’s problems were the result of its own mistakes. […]
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