Philadelphia erased a 29-point first-half deficit to beat Cleveland 114-106, delivering the biggest comeback of LeBron James’ 24-year NBA career. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid led the second-half surge as the 76ers turned a disastrous start into a statement home-opening win.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: 76ers 114, Cavaliers 106.
  • Maxey: 32 points and 6 assists; Embiid: 24 points and 7 rebounds.
  • James: 17 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals.
  • Philadelphia’s largest deficit: 29 points; the reported game swing was 38 points.
Yes, But

The comeback broke striking historical odds: Cleveland had been 155-0 when leading by 29 points, while Philadelphia had been 0-156 when facing that deficit. The Sixers also overcame a sluggish start in their first game of the season.

Bottom Line

Philadelphia showed it can recover from a steep hole—and close under pressure—but the early collapse is a warning the team can’t rely on a historic comeback every night.