Cavaliers Pull Away From 76ers in 119-95 Win

The Cavaliers built a decisive win over the 76ers on November 6, holding Philadelphia to 95 points and never trailing after the game’s opening score. Cleveland’s effort on offense and defense helped it withstand several Philadelphia surges and extend its advantage instead of letting the game turn close.

Mitchell led Cleveland with 23 points, eight assists and seven rebounds, while Evan Mobley added 22 points. Mitchell scored the Cavaliers’ first eight points and created chances for teammates as well as scoring for himself.

Cleveland scored 50 points in the paint and collected 14 offensive rebounds. The Cavaliers also turned Philadelphia’s mistakes into points, scoring 24 times off 16 turnovers. The team recorded 11 steals, with Meleek Thomas and Tyrese Proctor combining for four.

Thomas drew notice for his defensive pressure, including a steal from LeBron James that led to a Cleveland transition score. The Cavaliers’ next game is against the reigning NBA champion New York Knicks, scheduled for November 7.