Retour
The Philadelphia 76ers (8-1), owners of a five-game winning streak and the NBA’s best record, will visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (4-4) on Friday in an Emirates NBA Cup group-play game. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. EST at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
The Sixers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 112-106, Wednesday on the road. Jaylen Brown scored a game-high 30 points on 11-of-19 shooting from the field, 3-for-5 from 3-point range and 5-for-7 from the free-throw line. Joel Embiid notched a double-double with 26 points and a season-high 15 rebounds.
The Cavaliers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 124-116, also on Wednesday on the road. Donovan Mitchell scored 27 points, but Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander answered with a game-high 42 after scoring 43 against Cleveland two nights earlier.
Here are the RAV4 Things to Know ahead of Friday’s game:
On Oct. 22, the Sixers overcame a 29-point deficit against Cleveland, the largest comeback in franchise history during the play-by-play era and LeBron James’ NBA career.
Tyrese Maxey and Donovan Mitchell each scored 32 points in Philadelphia’s 114-106 victory.
At 1-0 in Emirates NBA Cup play, Philadelphia sits second in East Group B on point differential, while Cleveland will play its first Cup game of the season.
The 8-1 Sixers are 4-0 on the road to start a season for the first time since 2000-01.
With home teams wearing Statement Edition uniforms and road teams wearing Association Edition uniforms during NBA Cup games, the Cavaliers will wear black and the Sixers will wear white.
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Quote to Note
LeBron James on the Sixers’ chemistry:
“We have a good team. Guys vibe with one another. Guys like each other. Guys enjoy being around each other. It makes the game a lot easier when you enjoy being around people.”
How to Watch and Listen
Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Location: Rocket Arena, Cleveland
TV: Prime Video, NBC Sports Philadelphia
Radio: 97.5 The Fanatic, 76ers Mobile App