The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Rocket Arena, led by Donovan Mitchell’s 23 points and eight assists. Cleveland outscored Philadelphia in three quarters and used a strong second half to secure the NBA Cup group-play victory.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia 76ers | 22 | 32 | 20 | 21 | 95 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 33 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 119 |
First Quarter: Cleveland Establishes an Early Advantage
The Cavaliers opened with a 33-22 first quarter, building an 11-point lead. That early separation gave Cleveland a cushion Philadelphia could not fully erase.
Second Quarter: Philadelphia Narrows the Gap
The 76ers produced their highest-scoring quarter of the night, outscoring Cleveland 32-29. Philadelphia reduced the deficit to eight points, but the Cavaliers still entered halftime ahead 62-54.
Third Quarter: Cavaliers Extend Their Lead
Cleveland regained the advantage in quarter scoring with a 29-20 third period. The Cavaliers stretched their lead to 91-74 entering the fourth, turning an eight-point halftime margin into a 17-point cushion.
Fourth Quarter: Cleveland Completes the Win
The Cavaliers outscored the 76ers 28-21 in the final period to finish with a 24-point victory. Cleveland won the second half 57-41, while Philadelphia scored just 41 points across the final two quarters.
Key Performers
- Donovan Mitchell, Cavaliers: Led all scorers with 23 points and paced Cleveland with eight assists.
- Evan Mobley, Cavaliers: Contributed 22 points and six rebounds, finishing one point behind Mitchell.
- Mario Hezonja, Cavaliers: Led Cleveland with 10 rebounds as the Cavaliers finished with a substantial advantage on the glass.
- Jaylen Brown, 76ers: Led Philadelphia with 20 points and five assists.
- VJ Edgecombe, 76ers: Added 19 points and four steals.
- LeBron James, 76ers: Collected a team-high seven rebounds.
NerdSports Stat: Cleveland made 27 two-point baskets to Philadelphia’s 21—a 12-point advantage that accounted for exactly half of the Cavaliers’ 24-point winning margin.
Game Analysis: Shooting and Rebounding Separate the Cavaliers
Cleveland’s advantage extended beyond one scoring category. The Cavaliers shot 45.5% from the field, making 40 of 88 attempts, while Philadelphia finished at 36.5% on 31-of-85 shooting. Cleveland also made 13 of 37 three-point attempts, compared with Philadelphia’s 10 of 40.
The 76ers’ 25.0% three-point shooting made it difficult to keep pace after halftime. Cleveland’s 35.1% mark from beyond the arc supplied a nine-point advantage in three-point scoring, complementing its stronger production inside the arc.
Rebounding provided another clear difference: Cleveland finished with 56 rebounds to Philadelphia’s 42. Hezonja’s team-leading 10 helped the Cavaliers establish that 14-rebound margin. Cleveland also recorded 25 assists to Philadelphia’s 19, with Mitchell accounting for eight of the Cavaliers’ total.
Philadelphia shot better at the free-throw line by percentage, 79.3% to 76.5%, but Cleveland earned more attempts and made more free throws. The Cavaliers went 26 of 34, while the 76ers finished 23 of 29.
What the Result Means
The NBA Cup group-play win moved Cleveland to 5-4 overall and 4-1 at home. Philadelphia fell to 8-2 overall and 4-1 on the road. Both Eastern Conference teams also had this result count toward their regular-season records. Cleveland next hosts the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, November 9, at 4:00 p.m. PST, while Philadelphia hosts the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, November 8, at 12:30 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 on November 6, 2026.
Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, Cleveland sits at 5-4 in the Eastern Conference. Its exact conference position was not provided.
Donovan Mitchell was the standout performer with a game-high 23 points and a team-high eight assists.
