Tristan Thompson had 18 points (14 in the paint) and 13 rebounds, and the Cleveland Cavaliers went on a 22-7 run in the fourth quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 121-112.
It was tied at 90 when Cedi Osman’s cutting layup put the Cavaliers ahead for good with 8:23 left. Jordan Clarkson made 2 3-pointers as they pulled away to a 112-97 lead with 2:55 left.
Rodney Hood scored 25 points with 5 3-pointers. Collin Sexton added 23 points (10 in the first quarter), and Osman had 20 points and 8 rebounds. The Cavaliers had 3 20-point scorers.
For the 76ers, Joel Embiid had 24 points and 12 rebounds, and Mike Muscala went 1 for 7 from 3. JJ Redick scored 23 points. Ben Simmons had 22 points and 10 assists on 10 for 12 shooting. Jimmy Butler III scored 22 points. The 76ers had 4 20-point scorers.
The 76ers gave up 14 offensive rebounds, about 5 more than usual for the shots the Cavaliers missed. The 76ers’ starters were outscored 41-22 in 14 minutes together. Redick fouled out.