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Mitchell Scores 46 as Cavaliers Top 76ers 132-121 in Garland's Season Debut

Garland's return sharpened Cleveland's offense, producing season highs in scoring plus assists against a short-handed Sixers on a back-to-back.

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CLEVELAND, OHIO - DECEMBER 21: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket against Adem Bona #30 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on December 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Donovan Mitchell went 15-for-21 with six made threes and eight free throws for a season-high 46 points as Cleveland never trailed.
  • In his first game since toe surgery, Darius Garland started and logged 26 minutes with eight points and four assists, steadying the Cavaliers’ playmaking.
  • Cleveland posted season bests with 132 points and 33 assists and shot 18-of-44 from beyond the arc as ball movement returned.
  • Jarrett Allen delivered 24 points and 10 rebounds and Evan Mobley added 23, capitalizing on consistent rim opportunities.
  • Philadelphia, without Joel Embiid on the second night of a back-to-back after Tuesday’s late loss in Chicago, fell behind 17-4, tied it at 72, then conceded a 13-0 run that decided the game.