Cavaliers Crush 76ers in Convincing Wednesday Victory
The Cleveland Cavaliers delivered a powerful performance on Wednesday night. They defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a final score of 133-107. Cleveland entered the game as a 1-point underdog on the road. They not only covered the spread but also saw the total points go over the set line of 236.5.
Shooting Stats Tell the Story
Cleveland's success came largely from beyond the arc. The Cavaliers made 20 three-point shots out of 46 attempts. That translates to a solid 43% shooting percentage from long range. In contrast, the Philadelphia 76ers struggled from deep. They only connected on 12 of their 43 three-point attempts, a mere 28% success rate.
This marks the second win for Cleveland over Philadelphia this season. The Cavaliers also won the season opener back on November 5th with a score of 132-121. In that first game, Philadelphia covered as a 16.5-point underdog, and the total points also went over the line of 235.5.
Key Trends for Cleveland
The Cavaliers have shown consistent strengths in both matchups this season.
- They have led in points scored in the paint during both games.
- They have also led in fast-break points in both contests.
- Importantly, Cleveland has shot above 40% from three-point range in both victories over Philadelphia.
Friday Night Rematch: When and Where to Watch
The Philadelphia 76ers and Cleveland Cavaliers face off again very soon. They will play for the second time in just three nights this Friday. The Philadelphia 76ers currently hold a 22-17 record for the season. The Cleveland Cavaliers stand at 23-19.
The game tips off at 7:00 PM Eastern Time. It will be held at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia. National television coverage will be provided by ESPN. Fans in Ohio can also watch the game on the FanDuel Sports Network.
For viewers preferring online streams, the match will be available on Fubo and Prime Video.
Expected Starting Lineups
Philadelphia 76ers
- PG: Tyrese Maxey
- SG: VJ Edgecombe
- SF: Paul George
- PF: Dominick Barlow
- C: Joel Embiid
Cleveland Cavaliers
- PG: Craig Porter Jr.
- SG: Donovan Mitchell
- SF: Jaylon Tyson
- PF: Evan Mobley
- C: Jarrett Allen
Latest Injury Reports
Philadelphia 76ers
- Dominick Barlow - Day-to-day (Unspecified reason)
- Paul George - Day-to-day (Left knee injury management)
- Joel Embiid - Day-to-day (Left knee injury management)
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Dean Wade - Out (Knee)
- Sam Merrill - Out (Right hand sprain)
- Darius Garland - Out (Foot)
- Max Strus - Out (Foot)
- Chris Livingston - Out (Two-way contract designation)
Game Prediction and Betting Insights
The Friday night game promises excitement as part of the NBA schedule. It features an Eastern Conference duel between these familiar foes. Cleveland visits Philadelphia just days after their decisive win.
Looking at the season records, Philadelphia sits at 22-17. Cleveland is close behind at 23-19. However, their performance against the point spread tells a different story. The 76ers have been strong for bettors, posting a 23-15 record against the spread. The Cavaliers have struggled in this area, with a record of only 14-28 against the spread.
The over/under point total for this matchup is set at 234.5. Philadelphia has scored more than 234.5 points in 16 of their 39 games this season. Cleveland has surpassed that total in 22 of their 42 games. On average, when these two teams play, they combine to score 236.9 points per game. This average is 2.4 points higher than the current over/under line for Friday's contest.
