VJ Edgecombe is scorching, but Cleveland carries an eight-point lead into the break.
Cleveland built a 33-22 first-quarter cushion on Friday, then absorbed Philadelphia’s 32-point second quarter to take a 62-54 lead at halftime. Evan Mobley has 15 points, four assists and a block, while Donovan Mitchell has added 10 points, seven assists and five rebounds. VJ Edgecombe is keeping the 76ers close with 17 points on 7-of-9 shooting and three steals, but Philadelphia’s 8-1 start has not translated into a halftime lead. After the break, watch whether Cleveland can keep its playmaking edge—and whether Edgecombe and Tyrese Maxey, who has seven points, can turn Philadelphia’s second-quarter surge into a full comeback.
Key Performers
Evan Mobley (Cleveland): 15 points, 4 assists, 1 block VJ Edgecombe (Philadelphia): 17 points, 7-of-9 FG, 3 steals Donovan Mitchell (Cleveland): 10 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds