Cavaliers Defeat 76ers 132-121 in NBA Showdown
Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Rocket Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers 132, Philadelphia 76ers 121, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers?
Cleveland Cavaliers beat Philadelphia 76ers 132-121 at Rocket Arena on November 5, 2025.
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 132-121 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Arena, marking their second consecutive win and improving their record to 6-3. This game was notable as it extended the Cavaliers' lead in the series against the 76ers to 2-1 for the current season. Both teams entered the matchup with identical records of 5-3, but the Cavaliers showcased their home advantage effectively.
Cleveland's recent form has seen them go 5-5 in their last ten games, with a streak of one win. They have averaged 113.7 points scored while allowing 113.9 points per game during this span. Their last five games reflect a slight improvement, with an average of 111.4 points scored and 110.8 points allowed. At home, the Cavaliers have a record of 2-2, while they have performed better on the road with a 3-3 record.
The 76ers, on the other hand, have a record of 6-4 over their last ten games but are currently on a one-game losing streak. They have averaged 119.9 points scored and allowed 117.1 points during this stretch. In their last five games, the 76ers have averaged 124.6 points scored and 117.0 points allowed. Their away record stands at 4-1, indicating strong performances on the road despite their recent loss.
In terms of previous meetings, the Cavaliers defeated the 76ers earlier in the season on December 22, 2024, with a score of 126-99, and also won their encounter on November 14, 2024, 114-106. The 76ers managed to win the most recent matchup on January 25, 2025, with a close score of 132-129, indicating competitive games between the two teams.
Injury concerns for the 76ers include Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who is listed as Day-To-Day due to a finger injury. His status could impact the team's depth and performance moving forward.
The betting market reflects the Cavaliers' strong position, with their win probability set at 1.0, indicating confidence in their ability to secure the victory in this matchup. The game conditions were favorable, contributing to an engaging contest between the two teams.
As the game progressed, key moments included Donovan Mitchell's driving layup and free throws in the fourth quarter, which helped seal the Cavaliers' win. The 76ers attempted to mount a comeback with Kelly Oubre Jr.'s three-point jumper and Quentin Grimes' efforts, but ultimately fell short. Viewers were treated to a high-scoring affair, showcasing the offensive capabilities of both teams.
Injury report
- Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers
Leaders
- PointsDonovan Mitchell46Cleveland Cavaliers
- AssistsDonovan Mitchell8Cleveland Cavaliers
- ReboundsJarrett Allen10Cleveland Cavaliers
- PointsTyrese Maxey27Philadelphia 76ers
- AssistsTyrese Maxey9Philadelphia 76ers
- ReboundsAndre Drummond13Philadelphia 76ers
Recent form
Cleveland Cavaliers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W1113.7 scored · 113.9 allowed per game2-2 at home
- W117-109vs Atlanta HawksNov 2
- L101-112vs Toronto RaptorsOct 31
- L105-125at Boston CelticsOct 29
- W116-95at Detroit PistonsOct 27
- W118-113vs Milwaukee BucksOct 26
- W131-124at Brooklyn NetsOct 24
- L111-119at New York KnicksOct 22
- L118-126vs Indiana PacersApr 13
- W108-102at New York KnicksApr 11
- L112-114at Indiana PacersApr 10
Philadelphia 76ers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L1119.9 scored · 117.1 allowed per game4-1 away
- L111-113at Chicago BullsNov 5
- W129-105at Brooklyn NetsNov 2
- L108-109vs Boston CelticsOct 31
- W139-134at Washington WizardsOct 28
- W136-124vs Orlando MagicOct 27
- W125-121vs Charlotte HornetsOct 25
- W117-116at Boston CelticsOct 22
- L102-122vs Chicago BullsApr 13
- L110-124vs Atlanta HawksApr 11
- W122-103at Washington WizardsApr 9
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 |
Box score
| Stat | Philadelphia 76ers | Cleveland Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 44-90 | 49-92 |
| Field goal % | 49 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 12-31 | 18-44 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 41 |
| Free throws | 21-30 | 16-17 |
| Free throw % | 70 | 94 |
| Rebounds | 43 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 15 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 28 | 24 |
| Assists | 26 | 33 |
| Steals | 9 | 9 |
| Blocks | 2 | 7 |
| Turnovers | 18 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 26 | 17 |
| Fast-break points | 19 | 25 |
| Points in the paint | 58 | 60 |
| Fouls | 23 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 26 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter82-94Justin Edwards makes 12-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter82-95Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter82-96Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter82-99Donovan Mitchell makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter84-99Quentin Grimes makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter84-102Donovan Mitchell makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot (Lonzo Ball assists)
- 3rd Quarter85-102Quentin Grimes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter85-105Sam Merrill makes 26-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 3rd Quarter87-105Quentin Grimes makes 7-foot two point shot (Kelly Oubre Jr. assists)
- 3rd Quarter87-107Donovan Mitchell makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter87-109Donovan Mitchell makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter87-110Evan Mobley makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter87-112Larry Nance Jr. makes dunk (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter90-112Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 23-foot three point jumper (Justin Edwards assists)
- 4th Quarter90-114Evan Mobley makes 1-foot dunk (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter90-116Donovan Mitchell makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot
- 4th Quarter92-116Quentin Grimes makes 3-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter93-116Quentin Grimes makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter95-116Tyrese Maxey makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter95-118Donovan Mitchell makes 4-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter96-118Quentin Grimes makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter97-118Quentin Grimes makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter97-121Larry Nance Jr. makes 22-foot three point jumper (Evan Mobley assists)
- 4th Quarter100-121Quentin Grimes makes 26-foot three point jumper (Trendon Watford assists)
- 4th Quarter100-123Jarrett Allen makes 14-foot two point shot (Lonzo Ball assists)
- 4th Quarter103-123Trendon Watford makes 25-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
- 4th Quarter105-123Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 8-foot pullup jump shot
- 4th Quarter107-123VJ Edgecombe makes two point shot (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 4th Quarter107-125Jarrett Allen makes 1-foot dunk (Darius Garland assists)
- 4th Quarter109-125Quentin Grimes makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Tyrese Maxey assists)
- 4th Quarter111-125Tyrese Maxey makes 1-foot dunk
- 4th Quarter111-128Sam Merrill makes 25-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter112-128VJ Edgecombe makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter115-128Kelly Oubre Jr. makes 26-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
- 4th Quarter117-128Kelly Oubre Jr. makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter119-128Quentin Grimes makes 1-foot dunk
- 4th Quarter119-130Donovan Mitchell makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter121-130Quentin Grimes makes driving layup
- 4th Quarter121-131Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter121-132Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Cleveland Cavaliers, below favours Philadelphia 76ers.
Venue
- Rocket ArenaCleveland, OH
- Attendance19432
- OfficialsJacyn Goble, Kevin Scott, Agon Abazi
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