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How Jaylen Brown remedies a decade-long issue for Sixers

The Philadelphia 76ers overcame a 29-point deficit to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 on October 22, 2026. This historic comeback, the largest in the play-by-play era, featured a second-half surge where Philadelphia outscored Cleveland 69-37.

A 15-0 run helped the team secure their first lead of the game, sparked by Joel Embiid.

Jaylen Brown provided critical offensive production while Embiid was on the bench, helping the Sixers maintain their lead. After a midrange jumper and two drives to the rim, Brown pushed the lead to seven points.

Adem Bona contributed a key block that led to a Tyrese Maxey layup, while LeBron James also made his home debut alongside Brown. Coach Nick Nurse noted that the bench performance allowed him to manage starter minutes more effectively.

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