The Cleveland Cavaliers have lost back-to-back games for the first time since November, as they suffered a 132-129 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia on Friday night. That came two days after a 109-108 defeat at the hands of the Houston Rockets.
The Cavaliers face tough times with injuries to their rotation, but hopeful updates suggest a potential return for key players soon.
Looking to end their road trip on a high note, the injury-riddled Cavs will be without superstar Evan Mobley in a matchup with the 76ers.
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell led all scorers in this game with 37 points, but it was 76ers forward Paul George who led his team to victory with 30 points, five rebounds and three assists in 36 minutes of action. Appearing in his 29th game of the season, George raised his season scoring average to 17.4 points.
Cleveland Cavaliers play the Houston Rockets on Sunday, Jan. 26, 2025. See the how-to-watch guide to learn when they play and what free live streams are available ahead of tipoff.
On Friday night in South Philly, the Philadelphia 76ers will host the Cleveland Cavaliers for their third matchup this season. The game will lack some key playe
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While Evan Mobley's status is up in the air, our expert NBA predictions expect Cleveland to have enough firepower to make it a high-scoring game with Houston.
The Rockets beat the No. 1 Cavs in Houston earlier this week. Can they pull off another upset win on the road?
Sources at ClutchPoints have confirmed earlier reports suggesting that Wade may face an extended recovery period due to his ongoing knee issues. This potential absence could significantly impact the Cavs, as Wade has become integral to Atkinson's rotation, known for his versatility and strong two-way play.
The Cleveland Cavaliers head to Wells Fargo Center to face the Philadelphia 76ers in an Eastern Conference matchup. The Cavs are 36-7, which puts them in first place, and gives them the best record in the NBA. The Sixers are 15-27, which puts them in 11th place.
While Martin is still recovering from a left foot stress reaction, the forward acknowledges that the deadline is coming and he knows what it's like to be moved. The Houston Rockets traded him to the Los Angeles Clippers and the Clips then moved him to the Sixers very early in the 2023-24 season in the big James Harden trade.