Sixers Stifle Visiting Cavaliers
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers, 141-94, at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday evening.

The Sixers jumped out to a great start, with a 36-18 lead after one quarter. They kept the pressure on in the second and powered their way to a 41-point quarter, to take a 77-36 lead into halftime. The Cavs had no answer in the second half, as they were outscored by five in the third quarter and trailed hopelessly through the fourth. The Sixers remain undefeated, moving to 11-0, at home. This marks the sixth straight loss for the Cavs.

Ben Simmons led the 76ers with 34 points, seven assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks, in 26 minutes. Mike Scott followed up with 21 points, six rebounds and two assists, while Trey Burke added 21 points, eight assists, four steals and two rebounds, in 26 minutes off the bench. The Sixers shot 63 percent from the field, including 11-of-26 from long range.

Meanwhile, Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 17 points, four rebounds and four assists, in 30 minutes. Tristan Thompson followed up with 12 points, four assists and three rebounds, while Jordan Clarkson chipped in 10 points, in 16 minutes off the bench. The Cavs shot 38 percent from the field, including 9-of-35 from long range.

The Cavs (5-17) will look to bounce back as they take on the Celtics in Boston on Monday. The 76ers (16-7) play host to the Raptors on Sunday.
Posted on: 12/7/2019 7:00 PM
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