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Recap - Cavaliers Defeat Philadelphia 112-109

Philadelphia was scorched by Collin Sexton for 28 points as the Cavaliers defeated the 76ers 112-109 in NBA action on Saturday.

Cleveland was an underdog by +11.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 219.5.

Cleveland got 25 points from Darius Garland and another 15 points from Isaac Okoro. Darius Garland contributed 9 assists, while Dean Wade cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.

The 76ers got a 42-point performance from Joel Embiid, who was supported by 24 points from Ben Simmons. Ben Simmons had 8 assists in a losing cause for Philadelphia, while Joel Embiid grabbed 13 rebounds.

Cleveland led at halftime, 56-47.

Cleveland won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 53-46.

Cleveland looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Rockets. The 76ers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Indiana.