Cavaliers Edge 76ers in Close Contest
Friday, January 16, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Xfinity Mobile Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers 117, Philadelphia 76ers 115, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers?
Cleveland Cavaliers beat Philadelphia 76ers 117-115 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 16, 2026.
Who was favored in Cleveland Cavaliers vs Philadelphia 76ers?
Philadelphia 76ers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -135 (about 57% implied). The underdog won.
In a tightly contested matchup at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a final score of 117-115. This victory extends the Cavaliers' dominance in the series, as they now lead 4-0 against the 76ers in their recent meetings.
Both teams entered this game with similar recent records, each holding a 6-4 mark over their last ten games. The Cavaliers, boasting an away record of 3-2 in that span, averaged 119.8 points scored while allowing 116.4 points. In contrast, the 76ers had a home record of 1-2 during their last ten games, scoring an average of 119.1 points and allowing 116.9 points. The 76ers were looking to bounce back after a loss to the Cavaliers just two days prior, where they fell 107-133.
The 76ers had a mixed performance at home this season, with a record of 22-18 overall, while the Cavaliers held a slightly better away record of 24-19. The home team’s recent form included a loss in their last game, which contributed to a one-game losing streak, while the Cavaliers were coming off a victory, having won their last game.
In terms of injuries, the 76ers were managing the status of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who was listed as day-to-day due to a finger injury. His absence could have impacted the team’s depth and scoring options.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, favored the 76ers slightly with a spread of -2.5, while the total points line was set at 233.5, indicating expectations of a high-scoring affair.
The game conditions were competitive, and fans witnessed a thrilling fourth quarter where both teams exchanged leads. Key moments included a running dunk by De'Andre Hunter that brought the Cavaliers to a 111-109 lead, followed by a three-point jumper from Jaylon Tyson that pushed the Cavaliers ahead 112-111. Tyrese Maxey's free throws briefly gave the 76ers a 113-112 lead, but Hunter’s layup and Evan Mobley’s dunk sealed the game for the Cavaliers.
This matchup showcased the intensity and skill of both teams, with the Cavaliers continuing their strong performance against the 76ers, leaving Philadelphia to regroup after a tough loss.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | PHI -2.5 | 233.5 o -110 / u -110 | Cleveland Cavaliers +114 · Philadelphia 76ers -135 |
Injury report
- Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers
Leaders
- PointsJoel Embiid33Philadelphia 76ers
- AssistsTyrese Maxey9Philadelphia 76ers
- ReboundsQuentin Grimes7Philadelphia 76ers
- PointsJaylon Tyson39Cleveland Cavaliers
- AssistsDonovan Mitchell12Cleveland Cavaliers
- ReboundsDonovan Mitchell9Cleveland Cavaliers
Recent form
Philadelphia 76ers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L1119.1 scored · 116.9 allowed per game1-2 at home
- L107-133vs Cleveland CavaliersJan 15
- W115-102at Toronto RaptorsJan 13
- L115-116at Toronto RaptorsJan 11
- W103-91at Orlando MagicJan 10
- W131-110vs Washington WizardsJan 8
- L124-125vs Denver NuggetsJan 6
- W130-119at New York KnicksJan 4
- W123-108at Dallas MavericksJan 2
- W139-136at Memphis GrizzliesDec 31
- L104-129at Oklahoma City ThunderDec 28
Cleveland Cavaliers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W1119.8 scored · 116.4 allowed per game3-2 away
- W133-107at Philadelphia 76ersJan 15
- L112-123vs Utah JazzJan 13
- W146-134vs Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 10
- L122-131at Minnesota TimberwolvesJan 9
- W120-116at Indiana PacersJan 7
- L110-114vs Detroit PistonsJan 4
- W113-108vs Denver NuggetsJan 3
- W129-113vs Phoenix SunsDec 31
- W113-101at San Antonio SpursDec 30
- L100-117at Houston RocketsDec 28
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit | - | 22 | W3 | .732 | 60 |
| Cleveland | 8 | 30 | W1 | .634 | 52 |
| Milwaukee | 28 | 50 | L1 | .390 | 32 |
| Chicago | 29 | 51 | L2 | .378 | 31 |
| Indiana | 41 | 63 | L2 | .232 | 19 |
| Boston | - | 26 | W2 | .683 | 56 |
| New York | 3 | 29 | L1 | .646 | 53 |
| Toronto | 10 | 36 | W1 | .561 | 46 |
| Philadelphia | 11 | 37 | W2 | .549 | 45 |
| Brooklyn | 36 | 62 | L3 | .244 | 20 |
Box score
| Stat | Cleveland Cavaliers | Philadelphia 76ers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 44-85 | 43-91 |
| Field goal % | 52 | 47 |
| Three-pointers | 17-34 | 12-32 |
| Three-point % | 50 | 38 |
| Free throws | 12-17 | 17-19 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 37 |
| Offensive rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Defensive rebounds | 32 | 24 |
| Assists | 38 | 28 |
| Steals | 7 | 11 |
| Blocks | 5 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 32 | 15 |
| Fast-break points | 14 | 23 |
| Points in the paint | 48 | 38 |
| Fouls | 15 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 2 | 11 |
| Lead changes | 10 | 10 |
| Time in front | 10 | 83 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter73-77Joel Embiid makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter73-78Joel Embiid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter75-78Jaylon Tyson makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
- 3rd Quarter75-79Joel Embiid makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter75-81Kelly Oubre Jr. makes two point shot (Quentin Grimes assists)
- 3rd Quarter75-83Quentin Grimes makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter77-83Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes 8-foot floating jump shot (Evan Mobley assists)
- 3rd Quarter79-83Evan Mobley makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 3rd Quarter79-86Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 3rd Quarter81-86Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes 1-foot driving dunk (De'Andre Hunter assists)
- 3rd Quarter81-88Trendon Watford makes tip shot
- 3rd Quarter82-88Evan Mobley makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter84-88Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes running dunk (Lonzo Ball assists)
- 3rd Quarter84-91Tyrese Maxey makes 25-foot three pointer (Trendon Watford assists)
- 4th Quarter87-91Donovan Mitchell makes 27-foot three pointer (Evan Mobley assists)
- 4th Quarter87-94VJ Edgecombe makes 26-foot three point jumper (Quentin Grimes assists)
- 4th Quarter89-94Tyrese Proctor makes 2-foot reverse layup
- 4th Quarter89-96Paul George makes 7-foot pullup jump shot (Quentin Grimes assists)
- 4th Quarter89-98Quentin Grimes makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter89-100Paul George makes 10-foot two point shot (VJ Edgecombe assists)
- 4th Quarter92-100Tyrese Proctor makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jaylon Tyson assists)
- 4th Quarter92-102Quentin Grimes makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter95-102Donovan Mitchell makes 22-foot three pointer (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter97-102Jarrett Allen makes 2-foot reverse layup (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter99-102Jaylon Tyson makes 3-foot two point shot (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter102-102De'Andre Hunter makes 26-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter102-104Tyrese Maxey makes running layup
- 4th Quarter102-107Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 4th Quarter102-109Joel Embiid makes 17-foot jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 4th Quarter104-109Evan Mobley makes tip in dunk
- 4th Quarter104-111Tyrese Maxey makes 21-foot step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter107-111Jaylon Tyson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter109-111De'Andre Hunter makes running dunk (Jaylon Tyson assists)
- 4th Quarter112-111Jaylon Tyson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter112-112Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter112-113Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter114-113De'Andre Hunter makes running layup (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter115-113Evan Mobley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter115-115Tyrese Maxey makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Joel Embiid assists)
- 4th Quarter117-115Evan Mobley makes 1-foot dunk (Jaylon Tyson assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Philadelphia 76ers, below favours Cleveland Cavaliers.
Venue
- Xfinity Mobile ArenaPhiladelphia, PA
- Attendance19746
- OfficialsNate Green, Ray Acosta, Danielle Scott
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