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“WE MIGHT NOT LOSE A GAME”: 76ers Fans Over The Moon After LeBron James and Co. Storm Back From 29 Points Down to Stun Cavs

The NBA world was treated to a remarkable comeback on Thursday as the Philadelphia 76ers erased the largest deficit in franchise history to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers.

By Advait Jajodia · Sportskeeda

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:51 AM

Key Things to Know

The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106.
Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia's scoring with 32 points in the record franchise comeback.
LeBron James recorded 17 points and 10 rebounds in the largest comeback of his career.

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The Philadelphia 76ers completed the largest comeback in franchise history on Thursday, overcoming a 29-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106. Philadelphia had fallen significantly behind late in the first half before rallying behind a strong team effort, sparking enthusiastic reactions from fans on social media.

Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 32 points, while Joel Embiid and Jaylen Brown combined for 45 points and 15 rebounds. LeBron James contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds against his former team, marking the largest comeback of his 24-year career, and later brushed off recent national anthem criticism from Donald Trump.

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