The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a hard-fought 132-129 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. Paul George led the 76ers with 30 points, while Tyrese Maxey added 29. Despite the loss, the Cavaliers remain tied for the NBA lead with Oklahoma City at 36-8.
Paul George erupted for 30 points, while Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a thrilling 132-129 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday (Saturday in Manila). Despite the loss, Cleveland remains tied for the NBA lead with Oklahoma City at 36-8. The 76ers, on the other hand, improved their record to 16-27.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 37 points, while Ty Jerome delivered a career-high 33 points, sinking all eight of his three-point attempts. The absence of Philadelphia star center Joel Embiid, who sat out his 10th consecutive game due to a left knee injury, proved not to be a significant hurdle. Embiid was also ruled out for the 76ers' game against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night by coach Nick Nurse.Jerome's consecutive three-pointers put Cleveland ahead 116-110 with 6:17 remaining in the fourth quarter. However, the 76ers mounted a furious 13-0 run to take a seven-point lead. The Cavaliers had a chance to tie the game, but Jerome committed a turnover on an inbounds play. Kelly Oubre Jr. contributed 22 points for the 76ers, while Darius Garland scored 26 points for Cleveland. The Cavaliers, known for their strong defensive presence, were outgunned by the 76ers' accurate shooting from beyond the arc. Philadelphia, despite the absence of Embiid, demonstrated their ability to compete against top teams in the league. Eric Gordon's go-ahead three-pointer gave Philadelphia a 117-116 lead, and he capped off a 13-0 run with another three-pointer with 3:19 left to play, extending the lead to 123-116.The teams combined for an impressive 46 three-pointers. Both the 76ers and Cavaliers will be back in action on Saturday night. Cleveland will host the Houston Rockets in a rematch of their close Wednesday night loss in Houston. Meanwhile, Philadelphia will travel to Chicago to face the Bulls
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