Sixers storm back after lifeless first half to win in LeBron’s home debut

The Philadelphia 76ers rallied from a 29-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 in their home opener on Thursday night. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 32 points and six assists, while Joel Embiid added 24 points and seven rebounds. In his home debut for Philadelphia, LeBron James contributed 17 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists to help seal the comeback victory.

Cleveland led by 24 points at halftime behind Donovan Mitchell's team-high 32 points before Philadelphia mounted a massive second-half turnaround. Jaylen Brown scored 21 points, including several crucial fourth-quarter baskets, while head coach Nick Nurse successfully overturned Embiid's fifth foul via a challenge late in the game to secure the win.