Overview
- Mitchell shot 15-of-21, hit 6-of-11 from three and went 8-for-8 at the line while adding a season-high eight assists.
- Darius Garland started in his first game of the season, posting eight points and four assists in 26 minutes as Cleveland’s ball movement sharpened.
- Jarrett Allen had 24 points and 10 rebounds and Evan Mobley scored 23 as the Cavaliers seized control with a 37-20 third quarter and a 13-0 run after the game was tied.
- Philadelphia rested Joel Embiid on the second night of a back-to-back and was also without Paul George, Jared McCain and Dominick Barlow.
- Tyrese Maxey and Quentin Grimes scored 27 each in the Sixers’ second straight loss, with coach Nick Nurse pointing to early turnovers, fatigue and transition breakdowns.