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CavaliersThe Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 on Friday, November 6, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, OH.
The Cavaliers led 62-54 at halftime. They did the most damage in the first quarter, winning it 33-22. The biggest lead for the Cavaliers was 25 points; the 76ers led by as many as 2.
Top performers
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 23 points on 7-of-18 shooting, with 7 rebounds and 8 assists. Evan Mobley added 22 points and 6 rebounds. For the 76ers, Jaylen Brown had 20 points on 9-of-19 shooting, with 5 rebounds and 5 assists. VJ Edgecombe added 19 points and 4 steals.
Double-double: Mario Hezonja (15 points and 10 rebounds). The Cavaliers bench outscored the 76ers reserves 44-25.
- Donovan Mitchell (CLE): 23 PTS, 7 REB, 8 AST, 7-18 FG, 33 MIN
- Evan Mobley (CLE): 22 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 8-13 FG, 32 MIN
- Jaylen Brown (PHI): 20 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 9-19 FG, 34 MIN
- VJ Edgecombe (PHI): 19 PTS, 3 REB, 2 AST, 8-13 FG, 32 MIN
- James Harden (CLE): 17 PTS, 6 REB, 3 AST, 4-11 FG, 30 MIN
- Tyrese Maxey (PHI): 17 PTS, 3 REB, 4 AST, 5-15 FG, 32 MIN
By the numbers
The Cavaliers shot 45.5% from the field (40-of-88) and went 13-of-37 from three-point range; the 76ers shot 36.5% and went 10-of-40 from deep. The Cavaliers won the rebounding battle 56-42. The Cavaliers outscored their opponents 50-30 in the paint. Assists: Cavaliers 25, 76ers 20.
Context
The Cavaliers improved to 5-4, while the 76ers fell to 8-2. The season series is tied 1-1.
Up next: the Cavaliers visit the Heat on Friday, Nov 13; the 76ers host the Raptors on Thursday, Nov 12.
Attendance: 19,432 at Rocket Arena. Officials: Kevin Scott, J.B. DeRosa and Pat O'Connell.