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Cavaliers finally protect a big lead against 76ers after embarrassing 29-point collapse

The Cavaliers responded to their embarrassing 29-point collapse against Philadelphia with a convincing NBA Cup performance.

By Creshonda Smith · King James Gospel

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 6:00 AM

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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers in NBA Cup play after protecting an early lead.
Cleveland previously blew a 29-point advantage to Philadelphia in their season opener.
The 76ers entered the contest with an 8-1 record and a five-game winning streak.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers successfully protected an early lead to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers in an NBA Cup matchup, bouncing back from an earlier season-opening collapse where they surrendered a 29-point advantage. Cleveland jumped out to a 33-22 lead after the first quarter behind strong performances from Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley.

The victory helped Kenny Atkinson's squad recover from consecutive defeats against the Oklahoma City Thunder while halting Philadelphia's five-game winning streak. The report notes that sustained defensive pressure and balanced offensive contributions across the roster proved crucial in neutralizing Philadelphia's star-studded lineup.

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