Sixers Rally From 29 Down to Remain Unbeaten
Philadelphia moved to 2-0 by overcoming a 29-point deficit and defeating Cleveland 114-106. The 76ers were dominated early but changed the game with a much stronger defensive effort after halftime. Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid and LeBron James all contributed to the comeback.
Philadelphia opened its home schedule after beating the defending champion Knicks. Against Cleveland, the Sixers fell behind 35-18 after one quarter and by 29 in the second, drawing boos before halftime. The rally was a franchise-record 29-point comeback.
After the break, Philadelphia outscored Cleveland 37-21 in the third and 32-16 in the fourth. Each Philadelphia starter finished with double-digit points and three or more rebounds; the team made 7 of 28 three-pointers after 11 of 40 in its opener.
The result may boost local excitement around the Sixers and could draw more casual attention to early-season games, affecting fans, media coverage, and nearby businesses that benefit from game-day traffic. It may also influence how analysts discuss the team’s composure, though a two-game sample limits any broader conclusion.