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Cavs forfeit 29-point lead, fall to Sixers 114-106

The Cleveland Cavaliers surrendered a 29-point first-half advantage to lose 114-106 to the Philadelphia 76ers in their 2026-27 season opener. Despite forcing 15 turnovers from Philadelphia in the opening period, Cleveland struggled to maintain its offensive rhythm as the Sixers limited their own mistakes to just one turnover in the second half.

Joel Embiid’s defensive positioning in the paint significantly restricted Cleveland’s interior scoring, causing the Cavaliers' frontcourt to drop from 29 points in the first half to only three in the second. Mario Hezonja provided a notable highlight during his NBA return, recording a steal and a coast-to-coast dunk while also contributing to the team's defensive efforts.

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