Donovan Mitchell scored 46 points, and the Cleveland Cavaliers went on a 22-8 run in the third quarter to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 132-121.
The Cavaliers never trailed and led by as many as 26.
Jarrett Allen had 24 points (20 in the paint), 10 rebounds, 3 steals and 3 blocks, and Evan Mobley added 23 points (12 in the first quarter). The Cavaliers had 3 20-point scorers.
For the 76ers, Tyrese Maxey had 27 points and 9 assists, and Quentin Grimes added 27 points on 9 for 15 shooting off the bench. Andre Drummond had 13 points and 13 rebounds off the bench. Trendon Watford had 16 points and 6 assists off the bench. Grimes scored 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter.
The Cavaliers shot 53.3% from the field and 40.9% from 3 to the 76ers’ 48.9% and 38.7%. The 76ers outscored the Cavaliers 64-21 off the bench. The Cavaliers’ starters outscored the 76ers 32-10 in 10 minutes together.