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Philadelphia 76ers Secure Victory at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse Against Cleveland Cavaliers

The Philadelphia 76ers emerged victorious over the Cleveland Cavaliers with a final score of 113-97. The 76ers now hold a record of 1-0, while the Cavaliers fall to 0-1.


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At Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, the Philadelphia fans witnessed an impressive performance by their team. The Philadelphia 76ers led for nearly the entire game, maintaining control for over 46 minutes and achieving their largest lead of 21 points. Offensively, they were efficient with an offensive rating of over 114 and an effective field goal percentage of about 53 percent. Their shooting from beyond the arc was particularly notable as they made approximately 43 percent of their three-point attempts.


Defensively, the Philadelphia team was just as formidable. They managed to block six shots and steal the ball twelve times from their opponents. The defensive efforts translated into limiting the Cavaliers to a shooting percentage of just under 44 percent from the field and around only twenty-four percent from three-point range.


The bench played a crucial role in this game for Philadelphia, contributing a significant fifty-eight points to their total score. This depth proved vital in securing their win on enemy territory.


On the other side, despite being outplayed overall, Cleveland showed resilience in certain aspects of their game. They outrebounded Philadelphia with fifty-eight rebounds compared to fifty-two and scored more points in paint (fifty-four). However, these efforts were not enough to overcome Philadelphia's dominance throughout most facets of play.


As for individual performances on both teams: while specific player statistics are not provided here, it is clear that teamwork played a pivotal role in this matchup's outcome based on overall team stats.


Looking ahead after this strong start to their season, fans can catch the next game featuring The Philadelphia Seventy-Sixers at Wells Fargo Center against Charlotte Hornets scheduled for October twelve at eleven PM Eastern Time. This home game will be broadcasted on NBCS-PH where supporters can tune in to watch all live action unfold.

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