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76ers drop the ball vs Cavs when the game held a little more weight

The Philadelphia 76ers' hot streak ends as soon as the game holds a little more weight for the NBA Cup.

By Justin Grasso · The Sixer Sense

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 3:08 PM

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Justin Grasso argues the Philadelphia 76ers damaged their NBA Cup knockout chances with a 119-95 loss to Cleveland.
Cleveland defeated Philadelphia 119-95 to leave the 76ers with a -19 tournament point differential.
Joel Embiid missed all nine field-goal attempts, while LeBron James managed only eight points and committed six turnovers.

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The Philadelphia 76ers suffered a 119-95 blowout loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA Cup group stage matchup. The defeat snapped Philadelphia's hot streak as key stars struggled significantly. LeBron James scored just eight points while committing six turnovers, and Joel Embiid went 0-for-9 from the field, finishing with only six points from free throws.

Justin Grasso of The Sixer Sense argues that the loss severely damages Philadelphia's chances of advancing to the knockout stage. Sitting third in East Group B with a -19 point differential, the writer contends that the 76ers cannot afford to dismiss the tournament given the franchise's long trophy drought.

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