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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 132–121 on November 5 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with Donovan Mitchell's 46 points leading the way and Jarrett Allen adding 24 points for the hosts. Cleveland's offensive efficiency proved decisive, posting a 127.6 rating while holding Philadelphia to 113.9; the Cavaliers shot 53.3 percent from the field and made 18 three-pointers to Philadelphia's 12. The 76ers, despite outrebounding Cleveland 43–34 and getting 27 points apiece from Tyrese Maxey and Quentin Grimes, committed 18 turnovers compared to the Cavaliers' 14, a margin that compounded their offensive struggles. Cleveland dominated the third quarter with 37 points, building separation after a sluggish second quarter, while Philadelphia's uneven shooting night—49 percent overall—and 26 assists across 121 points reflected a team unable to generate consistent rhythm. The loss underscores Philadelphia's ongoing ball-handling concerns and offensive consistency issues as the season progresses.
