Overview
- Donovan Mitchell paced Cleveland’s win with 35 points, nine assists and seven rebounds as the Cavs shot 52.6% with 41 assists and 20 threes.
- Darius Garland (right great toe soreness) and Sam Merrill (right hand sprain) are ruled out for Friday, joining Dean Wade (knee) and Max Strus (foot) on Cleveland’s inactive list.
- Philadelphia lists Joel Embiid and Paul George as probable for left knee injury management, while Dominick Barlow is questionable with a back contusion.
- Nick Nurse said planned imaging for Barlow was canceled after he improved at practice, noting the forward appeared to avoid a serious issue.
- The rematch tips at 7 p.m. ET in Philadelphia on ESPN, offering the Sixers a quick chance to respond and the Cavs a test of depth after losing two guards.