What happened: Tyrese Maxey converted a late floater, LeBron James came up with a steal, and Jaylen Brown finished on the fast break during a closing sequence that put Philadelphia ahead by eight on the way to a 114-106 home win over Cleveland. Philadelphia's retooled core around Joel Embiid combined for 61 points after intermission to wipe out a 29-point deficit.

Why it matters: The rally pushes the 76ers to 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season while showcasing the late-game defensive pressure of the Brown-James wing pairing. Turning live-ball takeaways directly into transition baskets gives Philadelphia a reliable fourth-quarter formula to overcome early shooting slumps.

What to watch: Philadelphia carries its 2-0 mark into the next stop on the regular-season slate aiming to establish its perimeter defense from the opening tip.