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Tyson's Career Night Stuns 76ers in Thriller
17 Jan
Summary
- Jaylon Tyson scored a game-high 39 points in a career-defining performance.
- The short-handed Cavs secured a thrilling 117-115 comeback victory.
- Evan Mobley's dunk with 4.8 seconds left sealed the win for Cleveland.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, facing significant player absences, achieved a remarkable 117-115 comeback victory against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Jaylon Tyson delivered a career-defining performance, scoring a game-high 39 points, including 20 in the second half, on efficient 13-of-17 shooting. The team, missing Darius Garland, Sam Merrill, Dean Wade, and Max Strus, demonstrated resilience throughout the contest.
Cleveland trailed by seven points entering the fourth quarter but mounted a significant comeback, tying the game around the six-minute mark. After trading blows with the Sixers, Tyson's go-ahead three-pointer with under two minutes remaining gave the Cavs a crucial lead. Ultimately, Evan Mobley's game-winning dunk with just 4.8 seconds left secured the improbable victory.
The Sixers were paced by Joel Embiid's 33 points and Tyrese Maxey's 22. This win marks the Cavaliers' 25th time this season overcoming a deficit after three quarters. The team's next challenge is a marquee matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday afternoon.
