Overview
- Donovan Mitchell finished with 35 points and nine assists, while Darius Garland had 20 before leaving late in the third quarter with a right foot injury.
- Cleveland controlled the game with 41 assists on 50 field goals, a 52-42 rebounding edge, six double-figure scorers, and a lead that reached 30.
- Garland was ruled out after hurting his right foot diving for a loose ball, with further evaluation pending team updates.
- Sixers forward Dominick Barlow exited with a back contusion; an X-ray was negative and an MRI is scheduled for Thursday, coach Nick Nurse said.
- Joel Embiid scored 20 points and surpassed 13,000 career points as Tyrese Maxey was held to 14; the teams play again Friday in Philadelphia.