76ers vs Cavaliers
Wed, Jan 14
Final
76ers
76ers
(22 - 16)
107
-
133
Cavaliers
Cavaliers
(22 - 19)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76ers | 18 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 107 |
| Cavaliers | 33 | 27 | 33 | 40 | 133 |
Venue: Xfinity Mobile Arena
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Joel Embiid
PHI | #21 | C/F
20
4
3
Donovan Mitchell
CLE | #45 | G
35
7
9
Smart Game Analysis
Philadelphia 76ers has a 54% chance of winning the game
With their star trio likely available and home-court advantage, the 76ers are positioned to exploit the Cavaliers' recent defensive struggles and road inconsistencies.
Key Analysis
- • Joel Embiid, Paul George, and rookie starter VJ Edgecombe are all listed as probable, signaling a full-strength lineup for Philadelphia.
- • The Cavaliers are hampered by the confirmed absences of key rotation players Dean Wade and Max Strus.
- • Cleveland enters the contest with poor momentum, having lost three of their last five games including a recent defeat to the Jazz.
- • Philadelphia holds a defensive edge, allowing just 115.2 points per game compared to Cleveland's 117.7.
- • Tyrese Maxey is outperforming Donovan Mitchell this season, averaging 30.9 points per game to Mitchell's 29.5.
- • The Cavaliers must improve their perimeter defense after allowing opponents to shoot high percentages in recent road losses.
