Cavs beat Sixers 119-95 behind Donovan Mitchell’s stellar performance

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 behind a standout display from Donovan Mitchell. Mitchell paced Cleveland with 23 points, eight assists, and seven rebounds to lead the team to a dominant win. Head coach Kenny Atkinson emphasized ball control, and Cleveland jumped out to a fast 27-12 start before repelling Philadelphia's third-quarter surge.

Evan Mobley contributed 22 points, six rebounds, and four assists, while Mario Hezonja added a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double off the bench. The Cavaliers held Joel Embiid and LeBron James to combined 2-for-16 shooting and seven turnovers through three quarters. Cleveland improved to a 5-4 record ahead of a matchup with the New York Knicks.