Sixers Rally From 29 Down to Win 114-106, First 20-Point Halftime Comeback in Home Opener
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Updated · NBC Sports Philadelphia · Oct 23
Sixers Rally From 29 Down to Win 114-106, First 20-Point Halftime Comeback in Home Opener
3 articles · Updated · NBC Sports Philadelphia · Oct 23
Summary
Philadelphia turned a 29-point hole into a 114-106 win over Cleveland, the first NBA team to erase a 20-plus-point halftime deficit in a home opener.
Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points as the Sixers dominated after the break, outscoring the Cavaliers 69-37 in the second half with every starter finishing in double figures.
LeBron James posted 17 points and 10 rebounds for Cleveland, but the Cavaliers could not stop the swing after building the huge early lead.
The comeback was historic for Philadelphia: the Sixers had lost 46 straight when trailing by 24 or more at halftime and were 1-65 in that situation before Thursday.