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The Cleveland Cavaliers escaped Philadelphia with a 117-115 victory over the 76ers on January 16 at Wells Fargo Center in a tightly contested matchup that fell short of the Vegas total of 233.5. Jerami Tyson led the Cavaliers with 39 points, while Donovan Hunter added 16, powered by Cleveland's superior shooting: the visitors connected on 17 three-pointers and shot 51.8 percent from the field compared to Philadelphia's 47.3 percent and 12 made threes. The Cavaliers' fourth-quarter execution proved decisive, outscoring the 76ers 33-24 in the final period after trailing by five at halftime. Joel Embiid's 33 points and Tyrone Maxey's 22 kept the 76ers competitive, but Philadelphia's 10 turnovers versus Cleveland's 18 were offset by the Cavaliers' 38 assists and 42 rebounds, showcasing their ball movement and rebounding dominance. Cleveland's defensive rating of 119.3 held firm down the stretch despite Philadelphia's offensive rating of 119.3, while the visitors' 51.8 field-goal percentage proved the difference in a low-possession, high-efficiency affair. The road win positions the Cavaliers favorably in the Eastern Conference standings as they continue their stretch run.
