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The Philadelphia 76ers completed the largest comeback of LeBron James' career Thursday night, rallying from 29 points down to defeat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106 in their home opener.
Donovan Mitchell scored 22 first-half points and finished with 32, helping Cleveland build a commanding lead. The 76ers struggled early, missing 11 of 15 three-pointers and committing 14 turnovers before halftime.
Tyrese Maxey sparked the resurgence, scoring 32 points and fueling a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter. Maxey and James Harden went nose-to-nose during the period and were separated. Joel Embiid added 24 points, including seven consecutive fourth-quarter points that gave Philadelphia its first lead at 96-95. James, who signed a two-year veteran minimum deal with the 76ers, contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds at age 41.
The victory gave Philadelphia wins over the NBA champion Knicks and Eastern Conference finalist Cavaliers to open the season. The 76ers face Milwaukee on Saturday and Detroit on Sunday.
Source: ESPN - Thu Oct 22, 10:08 PM ET
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