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76ers vs Cavaliers Final: 125-119 - Recap

Cleveland was victimized by Tyrese Maxey for 33 points as the 76ers defeated the Cavaliers 125-119 in NBA action on Friday.

The 76ers won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -7.5-point spread. OVER bettors were rewarded when the final score pointed to an OVER play.

Philadelphia got 25 points from James Harden and another 22 points from Joel Embiid. James Harden contributed 11 assists, while Joel Embiid cleaned the glass with 9 rebounds.

The Cavaliers got a 26-point performance from Darius Garland, who was supported by 22 points from Isaac Okoro. Darius Garland had 19 assists in a losing cause for Cleveland, while Kevin Love grabbed 10 rebounds.

First-half bettors who backed Cleveland were victorious, as the score was 71-63 at the break.

The rebound battle favored Cleveland as they grabbed 41 boards, while Philadelphia only had 30

Philadelphia looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Heat. The Cavaliers will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Toronto.