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On Sunday, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA at the Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The 76ers (9-16) are ranked 12th in the conference, while the Cavaliers (24-4) are in first place in the Eastern Conference.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who are having a great season, defeated the NBA Cup-winning Bucks 124-101 at home Wednesday night to record their seventh victory in eight games.
Cleveland shot 51% from the field and made an outstanding 20 of 46 from beyond the arc, with Donovan Mitchell leading the club with 27 points and Darius Garland contributing 16.
With an average of 121.6 points per game, the Cavaliers are the second-highest scoring club this season. They rank in the top 10 defensively, giving up 110.5 points per game.
On the banks of Lake Erie, two Eastern Conference teams in very different circumstances hit the court in an attempt to win. Currently traveling, the Philadelphia 76ers will play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night. On Friday night, Philadelphia played the first half of a back-to-back game at home against Charlotte. In their last game, the 76ers defeated the Hornets 121-108 on the road Monday night, covering the line as a 2.5-point favorite. On Friday night, Cleveland hosted Milwaukee in the first half of a back-to-back series. In their last game, the Cavaliers defeated the Nets 130-101 on the road Monday night, covering the line as a 10-point favorite.
Philadelphia played at home on Friday, wrapping up a home-and-home series with the Hornets in the first half of a back-to-back set concluding here. Heading into Friday, the 76ers held an 8-16 record, placing them fourth in the Atlantic Division and trailing the Celtics by 11.5 games for the top spot.
This season, the 76ers are 0-2 in the second games of back-to-back matchups, averaging a scoring deficit of six points (104 points scored versus 110 points allowed). On the road, they are 5-7 with an average scoring margin of -1.7 points (106.8 points scored versus 108.5 points conceded). Against Eastern Conference teams, Philadelphia had an 8-9 record before Friday, with a scoring margin of -1.7 points (105.3 points scored compared to 107 points allowed).
Overall, Philadelphia ranks 29th in the league for scoring, averaging 105.9 points per game. They sit 28th in rebounding, gathering 40.4 boards per game, and rank last in assists, averaging 21.6 per game. However, the 76ers have a solid defense, ranking ninth in the league by allowing 110.5 points per game. Embiid also averages 7.7 rebounds. Other players like Caleb Martin, Andre Drummond, Guerschon Yabusele, Eric Gordon, Ricky Council IV, KJ Martin, Adem Bona, and Reggie Jackson provide depth in the rotation.
The 76ers are shooting 44.3% from the field, ranking 25th in the league. They are also 25th in made three-pointers per game (11.7) and 27th in three-point accuracy, connecting on 32.7% of attempts. At the free-throw line, they rank 22nd, converting 76.9% of their shots.
Injury updates include Caleb Martin (shoulder), who has been sidelined since December 8 and is day-to-day. Joel Embiid (face) sustained a sinus fracture on December 13 but played Friday against Charlotte. Jared McCain (knee) suffered a lateral meniscus tear on December 13 and will require surgery, leaving him out indefinitely.
Cleveland entered Friday's matchup against the Bucks riding a wave of momentum, having secured two consecutive victories and winning six of their last seven games, including a road win over the Nets earlier in the week. The Cavaliers boasted a 23-4 record and held an eight-game lead over Milwaukee in the Central Division. At home, they had been dominant, with a 14-1 record and an average scoring margin of +12.8 points per game (122.9 points scored, 110.1 points allowed). Additionally, Cleveland had excelled in the second games of back-to-back sets, posting a 4-1 record with an average scoring differential of +8.8 points (119 points scored, 110.2 points allowed). Their performance against Eastern Conference opponents was equally impressive, standing at 18-4 with a +8.8-point margin (119.3 points scored, 110.5 points allowed).
The Cavaliers have been a powerhouse offensively, ranking 2nd in the NBA with an average of 121.5 points per game. They rank 18th in rebounding with 43.3 boards per contest and are 8th in assists, averaging 28.2 per game. Defensively, Cleveland is strong as well, ranking 10th in the league by allowing 110.9 points per game.
Donovan Mitchell leads the team in scoring with 23.3 points and 4.5 assists per game. Other key contributors include Evan Mobley (18.4 points, 8.9 rebounds), Darius Garland (20.3 points, 6.5 assists), Jarrett Allen (13.6 points, 10.3 rebounds), Caris LeVert (12.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists), and Isaac Okoro. Depth players like Ty Jerome (10.7 points), Dean Wade, Tristan Thompson, Sam Merrill, Georges Niang, Craig Porter, and Damian Jones provide additional support.
The Cavaliers lead the league in field goal shooting, converting 50.4% of their attempts, and are 3rd in three-pointers made per game with 15.6 while holding the top spot in three-point percentage at 39.9%. However, their free-throw shooting ranks mid-pack at 15th, with a team average of 77.9% from the line.
Injury-wise, Isaac Okoro suffered a shoulder injury against the Nets on December 16 and is projected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, likely keeping him out until late December.
