- By the end, the Sixers had erased the entire deficit and won 114-106, turning a game that looked out of reach into the largest comeback in the play-by-play era for the franchise.
- Tyrese Maxey led the charge with 32 points and six assists, and his fourth-quarter pressure helped spark a 15-0 run that changed the night.
- Joel Embiid scored seven straight points to pull Philadelphia within 96-95, then later hit a 16-foot jumper at the 6:54 mark of the fourth quarter to put the Sixers ahead for good.
- Against Cleveland, the Sixers did not simply recover from a bad start; they transformed the game after halftime.
The 76ers’ real identity may be the second half
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- yardbarker.com, “76ers are a super team — in the second half,” Oct. 23, 2026.
- ESPN, “Maxey-led Sixers turn Philly boos into cheers in thrilling 29-point comeback,” Oct. 23, 2026.
- fearthesword.com, “Diving deeper into Cavs opening-night collapse against 76ers,” Oct. 22, 2026.
- Sportsnet, “76ers rally from 29 points down in home opener to stun Cavaliers,” Oct. 22, 2026.
- libertyballers.com, “Sixers storm back after lifeless first half to win in LeBron’s home debut,” Oct. 22, 2026.
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