Cleveland Rips Off 33-Point Quarter to Seize 11-Point Lead

Cleveland owns a 33-22 edge over Philadelphia after the first quarter Friday, powered by a 33-point opening period. Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 10 points in 9:57, while Evan Mobley added five points, three assists and a block. The fast start puts pressure on the 76ers, who entered 8-1 and No. 1 in the power index; Cleveland came in 4-4 and No. 16. Tyrese Maxey has six points for Philadelphia, which faces an 11-point gap as the second quarter continues.