Cavaliers vs. 76ers NBA Cup: Cleveland Wins 119–95 — Nov. 7, 2026 Update

Information checked: Friday, November 6, 2026, at 10:23 p.m. in Cleveland, Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00); Saturday, November 7, at 03:23 UTC. This is the time the postgame sources were checked, not the game’s start time or the article’s original publication date.

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119–95 on Friday, November 6, 2026, at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, completing their first Emirates NBA Cup East Group B game with a 24-point victory. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 23 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. The Cavaliers improved to 5–4 overall and 1–0 in Cup group play, while Philadelphia fell to 8–2 overall and 1–1 in the group. The CBS Sports final game tracker confirms the score and quarter-by-quarter totals.

The result replaces the pregame outlook: the game is final, LeBron James did play for Philadelphia on his return to Cleveland, and the Cup standings now reflect an actual win and loss rather than possible scenarios. Cleveland outscored Philadelphia in three of the four quarters, pulling away after halftime following a competitive second period.

Destaques

• Final score: Cavaliers 119, 76ers 95 on November 6, 2026, at Rocket Arena.
• Top performer: Donovan Mitchell recorded 23 points, seven rebounds and eight assists; Evan Mobley added 22 points for Cleveland.
• NBA Cup impact: Cleveland starts East Group B at 1–0 with a +24 point differential; Philadelphia moves to 1–1 with a −19 differential from its two completed group games.
• Tipoff and viewing: The scheduled start was 7:30 p.m. Cleveland EST (UTC−05:00), equal to 00:30 UTC on November 7; Prime Video was the announced national streaming outlet.

What was the final score of Cavaliers vs. 76ers in the NBA Cup?

Cleveland won 119–95, a 24-point margin. The game was played Friday, November 6, at Rocket Arena and counted in both the NBA Cup group standings and the 2026–27 NBA regular-season standings. The official NBA game center is the league’s match reference, while CBS Sports’ postgame tracker explicitly labels the outcome final.

Cleveland established an 11-point advantage in the opening quarter, 33–22. Philadelphia answered by winning the second quarter 32–29, trimming the deficit to 62–54 at halftime. The Cavaliers then won the third 29–20 and entered the fourth ahead 91–74. Their 28–21 final period extended the lead to 24 by the buzzer. Those quarter totals show how a relatively close halftime game became a decisive home win.

Who led Cleveland’s win over Philadelphia?

Donovan Mitchell set the pace with 23 points, seven rebounds and eight assists. Evan Mobley contributed 22 points, six rebounds and four assists, while Mario Hezonja supplied 15 points and 10 rebounds off the bench. Their contributions helped Cleveland keep scoring as Philadelphia struggled to sustain its offense, particularly in the third quarter.

For the 76ers, Jaylen Brown finished with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists. VJ Edgecombe scored 19, with a strong second quarter that helped Philadelphia narrow Cleveland’s first-quarter lead. Those individual performances were not enough to offset the Cavaliers’ more consistent production across the game. The listed player totals follow the postgame statistical reporting; the official NBA game center should be consulted for any later box-score corrections.

How did LeBron James and Joel Embiid perform in Cleveland?

LeBron James’ return to the city where he starred for the Cavaliers was a major pregame storyline. Unlike the earlier report, which could only discuss his expected appearance, the postgame record confirms James played for Philadelphia. He finished with eight points, seven rebounds and three assists. Joel Embiid scored six points and went 0-for-9 from the field, with his points coming at the free-throw line.

The contrast between the pregame excitement and the on-court result matters: James’ participation is confirmed, but the homecoming did not produce a Philadelphia victory. Describing his appearance is different from claiming it determined the final score. Cleveland’s early lead, third-quarter separation and balanced scoring offer clearer support for explaining the outcome. The game also ended Philadelphia’s five-game winning streak cited in the 76ers’ official pregame preview.

Which injury designations changed by game time?

The pregame injury lists had identified Jarrett Allen as questionable for Cleveland and Adem Bona as doubtful for Philadelphia. Both ultimately did not play. Two Cavaliers previously described as questionable, Peyton Watson and Tyrese Proctor, did appear. The distinction is important: a pregame questionable or doubtful designation describes availability uncertainty before tipoff; it is not the final participation record.

Cleveland therefore won without Allen, while Philadelphia played without Bona. This article does not infer whether either absence caused the final margin. The official Sixers/NBA box-score page identifies participating and inactive players, although live page data can lag behind a completed game.

What does the result mean for NBA Cup East Group B?

Cleveland opened its group schedule at 1–0 with a +24 point differential. Philadelphia, which had previously beaten New York 98–93 in group play, is now 1–1 with a −19 differential (+5 from the Knicks game and −24 from the Cavaliers game). A single group result does not guarantee advancement or elimination, but Cleveland now owns a head-to-head win over Philadelphia and a substantial positive margin to carry into later Cup games.

East Group B consists of Cleveland, Philadelphia, the New York Knicks, the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers, as confirmed by the Cavaliers’ official Cup announcement. Each team plays four group games. Group leaders and one wild card from each conference move to the knockout stage. The NBA’s official Cup rules specify head-to-head record and then point differential among the applicable tiebreakers. The final group standings will depend on the remaining results through November 27, not just this matchup.

When was Cavaliers vs. 76ers played, and was it on Prime Video?

The game was scheduled for Friday, November 6, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Cleveland, Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00), which corresponds to Saturday, November 7, at 00:30 UTC. The city had returned to standard time after the November 1 daylight saving time change. Rocket Arena’s official listing confirms the venue and scheduled 7:30 p.m. start.

Prime Video was the announced national streaming service for this NBA Cup Friday game, according to the NBA’s group-play broadcast schedule. The 76ers additionally listed NBC Sports Philadelphia for regional television, along with team radio options. Those listings describe scheduled coverage; they do not establish whether a replay is currently available in any particular Prime Video account or country. Viewers looking for an on-demand replay should check the service’s NBA catalog and applicable viewing rights.

What comes next for Cleveland and Philadelphia?

Cleveland takes a confirmed group-play win and a positive scoring margin into its remaining East Group B schedule. Philadelphia must recover from a 24-point defeat while seeking enough wins and, if needed, favorable tiebreakers to remain in contention. The result also reverses the clubs’ previous head-to-head outcome: Philadelphia beat Cleveland 114–106 on October 22 after overcoming a 29-point deficit, as detailed in the 76ers’ official pregame report.

Any prediction about the eventual group winner is conditional because additional Cup games remain. The immediate verified development is simpler: Cleveland won the November 6 meeting decisively, and the playoff implications cannot be settled until the rest of East Group B has played out.

FAQ: Cavaliers vs. 76ers NBA Cup

Who won the Cavaliers vs. 76ers game on November 6, 2026?

The Cleveland Cavaliers won 119–95 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, improving to 1–0 in East Group B.

Did LeBron James play against Cleveland?

Yes. James played for the 76ers in his return to Cleveland and recorded eight points, seven rebounds and three assists.

Where was Cavaliers vs. 76ers shown?

Prime Video was the scheduled national streaming outlet. The 76ers also listed NBC Sports Philadelphia for regional television; replay availability depends on the viewer’s service and location.