Tyrese Maxey steal sets up LeBron James basket as 76ers rally at home against Cavaliers

Philadelphia cuts the deficit to 90-82 with play underway.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

Maxey steal ➡️ LeBron and-1 😤 76ers fighting back from a big deficit at home on ESPN. https://t.co/cxK6A8cRrw Via @ESPNNBA on X

What happened: Tyrese Maxey forced a turnover and connected with LeBron James for a transition finish through a foul in Philadelphia. The sequence helped the 76ers chip away at a large Cleveland Cavaliers advantage in front of the home crowd.

Why it matters: Maxey is driving Philadelphia's comeback push by generating transition offense from defensive pressure. Cleveland has leaned on game-high scorer Donovan Mitchell and interior production from Evan Mobley to stay in front while the game remains in progress.

By the numbers: Donovan Mitchell leads all scorers with 30 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Evan Mobley has 18 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tyrese Maxey has 24 points, 3 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Philadelphia 76ers.

What to watch: Play continues in Philadelphia as the 76ers look to close the remaining gap against the Cavaliers.

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@ESPNNBA 2026-10-23T00:42:24.044918+00:00

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