The Philadelphia 76ers secured a narrow victory against the Cleveland Cavaliers, with the game showcasing high offensive output from both teams. Tyrese Maxey and Buddy Hield played pivotal roles in the win, demonstrating their value in the Sixers' backcourt. Hield, in his third game with the Sixers, finished with 24 points, 8 assists, 4 rebounds, and was particularly effective from beyond the arc, hitting 5 out of 8 three-point attempts at a 69% shooting percentage. Maxey also contributed significantly with 17 points and 9 assists. The game was closely contested, with the Sixers leading 66-62 at halftime and eventually holding onto a slim 120-119 lead with just 15.2 seconds left in the game. Both Maxey and Hield were in foul trouble late in the game, each having accumulated five fouls. This victory marks the Sixers' second consecutive win as they continue their season.
Sixers clinging to a 120-119 lead with 15.2 left
Buddy Hield’s first 3 games with the Sixers: 20 PTS - 4 REB - 6 AST - 4 3PM 23 PTS - 5 REB - 6 AST - 4 3PM 24 PTS - 4 REB - 8 AST - 5 3PM https://t.co/k7fZEPmImP
Sixers clinging to a 120-119 lead with15.2 left
Buddy Hield tonight: 24 Points 8 Assists 4 Rebounds 69% FG 5/8 3PM https://t.co/X38ivtEUDF
Buddy Hield tonight: 24 points 8 assists 5 threes 4 rebounds 9/13 FG https://t.co/4R6rSHEl6u
Maxey and Hield need to be careful. They both have five fouls and there’s 3:17 left. Sixers up 115-107.
Maxey and Hield need to be careful. They both have five fouls and there’s 3:17 left. Sixers up 115-107x
They took one of Buddy’s assists from him. So he has 8 to go with 24 points https://t.co/vlHYdmAW41
Hield with 17 points and nine assists as the Sixers lead 106-102 with 5:40 left. Maxey also has 17 and nine.
Buddy Heild and Tyrese Maxey have combined for 17 assists and each has 17 points. What a back court. https://t.co/0fpuMaAl9y
After three quarters, the Cavaliers lead the @Sixers 92-91. Six 76ers in double figures: Maxey 17 Hield 15 Oubre Jr. 15 Reed 13 Payne 13 Martin 10 #brotherlylove #sixers
Something tells me the Cavs thought this would be a BBQ Chicken night for them. Instead, the Sixers lead 76-70 with 8:12 left in the third:
At the half, the @Sixers lead the Cavs 66-62. B. Hield- 13 pts/ 3-4 3pt T. Maxey- 12 pts/ 8 ast P. Reed- 9 pts/ 4 reb #brotherlylove #sixers
#Sixers vs. #Cavs first-half box. https://t.co/oig6vs095j
Sixers lead 66-62 at the half. Hield with 13. Maxey with 12 points and 8 assists.
Sixers lead Cavs 66-62 at end of entertaining, defense-optional first half. Buddy Hield has 13 in his third game with Philly. Mitchell has 16 for Cleveland.
#Sixers vs. #Cavs first-quarter box https://t.co/TqOjgUw5bw
After one quarter the @Sixers lead the Cavaliers 34-33. B. Hield- 10 pts/ 2-3 3pt K. Oubre Jr.- 7 pts P. Reed- 7 pts #brotherlylove #sixers
Sixers lead Cavs 34-33 after one. Both teams filling it up -- defense not a priority. Philly is shooting 67% (14 of 21).
The Sixers will start Kelly Oubre Jr., KJ Martin, Paul Reed, Buddy Hield and Tyrese Maxey vs. the Cavs.
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