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Why Mike Wilbon doesn’t trust Cavs after collapse to LeBron James’ 76ers

The Cleveland Cavaliers underwent a brutal collapse against the Philadelphia 76ers in their second game of the season. The Cavs were leading by as many as 29 points in the second quarter, but Tyrese Maxey led a major comeback as…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 11:03 PM
Why Mike Wilbon doesn’t trust Cavs after collapse to LeBron James’ 76ers
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Wilbon named the Cleveland Cavaliers as the Eastern Conference team he trusts least after their collapse.
  • The Cavaliers lost 114-106 to the Philadelphia 76ers after blowing a 29-point lead.
  • Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points to lead Philadelphia to the comeback victory.
The Story in 60 Seconds

ESPN analyst Michael Wilbon stated that the Cleveland Cavaliers are at the top of his list of untrustworthy Eastern Conference teams following their collapse against the Philadelphia 76ers. Cleveland blew a 29-point second-quarter lead to fall 114-106 in their second game of the season. Wilbon argued that despite their offseason moves, the Cavaliers appeared unready for postseason battles.

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers' comeback with 32 points, supported by Joel Embiid's 24 points and LeBron James's double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. For Cleveland, Donovan Mitchell scored 32 points with 10 rebounds, while James Harden contributed 16 points and had a fourth-quarter altercation with Maxey.

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