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NBA Cup 2026: Cavaliers snap Sixers’ 5-game winning streak on rough night for Joel Embiid and LeBron James

Embiid and James shot a combined 3-for-21.

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 3:13 AM
NBA Cup 2026: Cavaliers snap Sixers’ 5-game winning streak on rough night for Joel Embiid and LeBron James
Key Things to Know
  • The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 to end Philadelphia's five-game winning streak.
  • The victory came during NBA Cup group stage play at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
  • Donovan Mitchell delivered a stellar performance to lead the Cavaliers over Philadelphia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Cleveland Cavaliers snapped the Philadelphia 76ers' five-game winning streak with a 119-95 victory in NBA Cup group play. Donovan Mitchell led the way for Cleveland in a dominant performance at Rocket Arena, spoiling LeBron James' return to Cleveland as a member of the Sixers alongside Joel Embiid.

The defeat handed the Eastern Conference-leading 76ers just their second loss of the season, dropping their record from 8-1. With the victory, the Cavaliers gained a key advantage in East Group B standings despite entering the matchup without injured center Jarrett Allen.

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