Philadelphia faces Cleveland in a matchup of Eastern Conference teams

Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Philadelphia; Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT

LINE: 76ers -2.5; over/under is 235.5

BOTTOM LINE: Eastern Conference foes Philadelphia and Cleveland meet on Thursday.

Philadelphia went 45-37 overall and 27-25 in Eastern Conference play last season. The 76ers averaged 18.9 points off of turnovers, 15.4 second-chance points and 32.4 bench points last season.

Cleveland finished 52-30 overall and 33-19 in Eastern Conference games during the 2025-26 season. The Cavaliers shot 48.2% from the field and 36.0% from 3-point range last season.

INJURIES: 76ers: Ariel Hukporti: out for season (achilles), Tacko Fall: out (hip), Dean Wade: out (ankle), Dominick Barlow: out (back).

Cavaliers: Nae'Qwan Tomlin: out (back).