76ers Rally From 29 Down to Beat Cavaliers 114-106 in Home Opener

Philadelphia overcame a 29-point first-half deficit to defeat Cleveland 114-106 in its 2026-27 home opener on October 22, its first home game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, behind 32 points from Tyrese Maxey.

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Oct 23, 4:31 PM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers’ Tyrese Maxey calls cap on Stephen A. Smith’s sources
Oct 23, 12:55 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Jaylen Brown gives his take on the Sixers rallying to beat Cavaliers
Oct 23, 12:23 PM	newsweek.com	76ers Star Joel Embiid Admits He ‘Forgot How to Play Basketball’
Oct 23, 11:47 AM	sports.yahoo.com	VJ Edgecombe gives update on nose, LeBron James, Sixers win over Cavs
Oct 23, 11:28 AM	newsweek.com	LeBron James Makes History in Wild 76ers Comeback Against Cavaliers
Oct 23, 10:16 AM	sports.yahoo.com	Why 76ers comeback win over Cavaliers has Brian Windhorst so impressed
Oct 23, 7:44 AM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers’ epic comeback marks another major LeBron James milestone
Oct 23, 7:17 AM	masslive.com	Fans noticed something strange during LeBron James’ 76ers home debut
Oct 23, 7:10 AM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers' Joel Embiid talks win over Cavs, relationship with James Harden
Oct 23, 4:50 AM	sports.yahoo.com	Joel Embiid confirms what his relationship with James Harden is like after 76ers clash
Oct 23, 2:31 AM	sports.yahoo.com	3 biggest takeaways for Sixers following miraculous win over Cavaliers
Oct 23, 1:42 AM	aljazeera.com	LeBron shrugs off Trump blast in home debut win for Philadelphia 76ers
Oct 22, 11:56 PM	sports.yahoo.com	VJ Edgecombe responds after LeBron James elbowed him in the nose during 76ers vs Cavaliers
Oct 22, 11:50 PM	bbc.co.uk	James enjoys dream home debut in 76ers comeback win
Oct 22, 11:35 PM	espn.com	Maxey-led Sixers turn Philly boos into cheers in thrilling 29-point comeback
Oct 22, 11:28 PM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers’ VJ Edgecombe gives update after getting clocked in the nose by LeBron James
Oct 22, 11:21 PM	sports.yahoo.com	LeBron James makes a point about Philly fans booing the 76ers on his home debut
Oct 22, 10:28 PM	sports.yahoo.com	'LeBricked a few': Skip Bayless reacts to LeBron James' performance after 76ers beat Cavaliers
Oct 22, 10:21 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Cavaliers Suffer Historic Blown Lead Against 76ers in Opener
Oct 22, 10:13 PM	sports.yahoo.com	‘Ring us already’ – 76ers fans react after 114-106 comeback win over Cavaliers
Oct 22, 10:08 PM	sports.yahoo.com	LeBron James laughs off Donald Trump criticism after 76ers’ crazy comeback vs. Cavs
Oct 22, 10:05 PM	sports.yahoo.com	LeBron James got the full Philadelphia experience in 76ers debut, and he loved every bit of it
Oct 22, 10:01 PM	nba.com	4 takeaways: With stars leading the way, 76ers pull off record 29-point rally against Cavs
Oct 22, 9:59 PM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers star Jaylen Brown’s inspiring message shows how Philly pulled off stunning Cavs comeback
Oct 22, 9:44 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Maxey scores 32 as 76ers rally from 29 down to beat Cavaliers
Oct 22, 9:35 PM	nytimes.com	LeBron notches biggest rally of his career as 76ers storm back from 29-point deficit
Oct 22, 9:33 PM	sports.yahoo.com	'It's a good sign': 76ers stars overcome adversity together in historic comeback win
Oct 22, 9:29 PM	sportingnews.com	LeBron James admits he appreciates the honest Philadelphia crowd in the 76ers' home opener
Oct 22, 9:27 PM	sports.yahoo.com	It’s all love between 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey and James Harden after scuffle during Cavs game
Oct 22, 8:43 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Jaylen Brown Helps 76ers Complete Historic 29-Point Comeback
Oct 22, 8:37 PM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers Rally From 29 Point Deficit to Stun Cavaliers in Home Opener
Oct 22, 8:27 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Even the halftime performer was not safe from frustrated 76ers fans
Oct 22, 8:22 PM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers make history with stunning comeback win vs. Cavs
Oct 22, 8:13 PM	inquirer.com	For the fans at the 76ers’ stunning win in the home opener, LeBron was the star
Oct 22, 8:10 PM	fox29.com	Sixers erase 29-point deficit behind Maxey, Embiid, LeBron James to stun Cavs in home opener
Oct 22, 8:03 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Tyrese Maxey gets into shoving match with James Harden in tense moment during 76ers-Cavs
Oct 22, 8:00 PM	wdel.com	76ers flash fight, star power, as Sixers power back from 29-point hole to top Cavs
Oct 22, 8:00 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Diving deeper into Cavs opening-night collapse against 76ers
Oct 22, 7:31 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Cavaliers score tonight vs. 76ers. Cavs blow big lead, again, lose
Oct 22, 7:28 PM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers rally to stun Cavs in James's first home game for Philadelphia
Oct 22, 7:21 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Player Grades: Cavs at Sixers – A tough debut for Peyton Watson
Oct 22, 7:17 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Sixers erase 29-point deficit against Cavs, improve to 2-0
Oct 22, 7:17 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Ell, 76ers are 2-0 and the wins came against the 2026 …
Oct 22, 7:17 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Philly's 29-point comeback win is the largest comeback …
Oct 22, 7:11 PM	6abc.com	76ers stun Cavs 114-106 after thrilling 29-point comeback win
Oct 22, 7:10 PM	cbsnews.com	Sixers erase 29-point deficit to complete historic comeback against Cavaliers in home opener
Oct 22, 7:08 PM	sportingnews.com	Biggest comebacks in NBA history: LeBron James, 76ers erase 29-point deficit to top Cavs
Oct 22, 7:07 PM	clickondetroit.com	James, Embiid, Maxey spark 76ers' rally from 29 points down in home opener to stun Cavs 114-106
Oct 22, 7:06 PM	phillyvoice.com	With 29-point comeback, Sixers stage a home opener for the ages
Oct 22, 7:02 PM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers get 29-point comeback win over Cavaliers in LeBron James' first game in Philadelphia
Oct 22, 7:00 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Cavs forfeit 29-point lead, fall to Sixers 114-106
Oct 22, 6:58 PM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers rally from 29-point deficit for biggest comeback of LeBron James' career to win home opener 114-106
Oct 22, 6:58 PM	sports.yahoo.com	76ers come back from 29-point deficit for 114-106 win in home opener
Oct 22, 6:56 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Sixers climb out of 29-point hole in stunning comeback win over Cavs
Oct 22, 6:55 PM	phl17.com	Philadelphia 76ers win 114-106 in home opener against the Cleveland Cavaliers
Oct 22, 6:54 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Player grades: Tyrese Maxey leads 76ers from down 29 to beat Cavaliers
Oct 22, 6:36 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Kenny Atkinson says he was 'depressed' after LeBron James chose Sixers
Oct 22, 6:32 PM	sports.yahoo.com	LeBron James gives 76ers teammate VJ Edgecombe bloody nose via accidental elbow
Oct 22, 6:07 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Why Dean Wade Isn’t Playing Tonight? Why Former Cavs Starter Injury Impacts 76ers
Oct 22, 4:43 PM	sports.yahoo.com	James Harden booed in return to Philadelphia with Cavaliers
Oct 22, 4:39 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Cavaliers’ Anticipated Starting Lineup for Season-Opener vs. 76ers
Oct 22, 4:00 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Cavs at 76ers opening night game thread
Oct 22, 3:33 PM	cbsnews.com	Boyz II Men's Shawn Stockman surprises Ukee Washington before Sixers' home opener
Oct 22, 3:31 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Sixers vs. Cavaliers: Final playing status for Dean Wade in matchup
Oct 22, 3:27 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Cavaliers’ Jarrett Allen Provides Injury Update Ahead of Season-Opener vs. 76ers
Oct 22, 3:11 PM	sports.yahoo.com	As LeBron hits the home court, fans hit the merch stores
Oct 22, 3:00 PM	sports.yahoo.com	How to watch Cavaliers vs 76ers: NBA, live stream, TV channel
Oct 22, 2:02 PM	cbsnews.com	Fans gear up for LeBron James, Sixers' home opener vs. Cavaliers
Oct 22, 1:22 PM	sports.yahoo.com	LeBron James, Jaylen Brown talk Sixers building championship habits
Oct 22, 1:01 PM	sports.yahoo.com	What channel are Sixers on tonight? How to watch LeBron James vs. Cavs
Oct 22, 12:00 PM	nypost.com	Cavaliers vs. 76ers prediction, props: Tyrese Maxey to torch Cleveland in home opener
Oct 22, 10:10 AM	sports.yahoo.com	Sixers sharpshooter credits Jaylen Brown, LeBron James for creation
Oct 22, 9:06 AM	sports.yahoo.com	Cavs vs. 76ers injury report: Jarrett Allen questionable for Joel Embiid matchup
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Oct 22, 5:07 AM	fox29.com	Sixers home opener: LeBron James, Jaylen Brown take floor for first time in Philadelphia
Oct 22, 4:16 AM	cbsnews.com	SEPTA offering free rides from Sixers' home opener at Xfinity Mobile Arena
Oct 22, 4:01 AM	sports.yahoo.com	Sixers vs. Cavaliers preview: How to watch, lineups, broadcast info
Oct 22, 3:46 AM	phl17.com	Sixers fans gear up for home opener after season-opening win
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Oct 22, 12:58 AM	nbcphiladelphia.com	Excitement builds ahead of Sixers home opener against the Cavaliers
Oct 22, 12:00 AM	sportingnews.com	Where to watch Sixers vs. Cavs: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for LeBron James Philadelphia debut
Oct 21, 8:27 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Sixers home opener excitement spreads as fans, artists embrace new era
Oct 20, 11:04 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Philadelphia faces conference foe Cleveland
Oct 20, 4:18 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Sixers game status:
Oct 20, 3:10 AM	sports.yahoo.com	Cavaliers Get Multiple Injury Updates Before Season Opener Against 76ers
Oct 19, 7:48 PM	sports.yahoo.com	Cavs give injury update on multiple players

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remove 2026-10-23 — removed “Complete 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers roster after their busy offseason”. General season roster explainer, not the home opener.
remove 2026-10-23 — removed “LeBron James’ F-Word Rant At Heckler Steals The Show On NBA’s Opening Night”. About the opening-night game at MSG, a different game.
remove 2026-10-23 — removed “LeBron James laughs off Donald Trump criticism after 76ers’ crazy comeback vs. Cavs”. Trump criticism of LeBron belongs to the anthem story.
merge 2026-10-23 — merged in “76ers Come Back From 29 Down to Beat Cavaliers in LeBron James Home Debut”. Same 76ers–Cavaliers home opener.