Ben Simmons scored a career-high 34 points (8 during a 10-0 run in the first quarter), and the Philadelphia 76ers routed the Cleveland Cavaliers 141-94.
The 76ers led by as many as 53 and never trailed, pulling away with a 26-6 run in the second quarter.
Trey Burke had 21 points (14 in the paint), 8 assists and 4 steals on 9 for 12 shooting off the bench, and Mike Scott added 21 points on 9 for 12 shooting. The 76ers had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Cavaliers, Darius Garland scored 17 points.
The 76ers shot 63.3% from the field and 42.3% from 3 to the Cavaliers’ 37.5% and 25.7%. They had 43 assists on 57 baskets and outscored them 30-7 on the fast break. The Cavaliers forced 8 turnovers, about 5 fewer than usual for this many possessions. The Cavaliers’ starters were outscored 58-33 in 18 minutes together.