Cavaliers Defeat 76ers 115-101 at Rocket Arena
Monday, March 9, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Rocket Arena
Cleveland Cavaliers 115, Philadelphia 76ers 101, 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 115-101 at Rocket Arena on March 9, 2026.
Who was favored in Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers?
Cleveland Cavaliers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a convincing 115-101 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Arena. This win further solidified the Cavaliers' dominance in the series, as they now hold a 4-0 record against the 76ers this season. Cleveland's home record stands at 40-25, while Philadelphia's away record is 34-30.
In their recent form, the Cavaliers have had a mixed bag, going 6-4 in their last ten games but currently on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 114.2 points scored and allowed 108.5 points during this stretch. Their last game was a loss to the Boston Celtics, where they fell 98-109. In contrast, the 76ers have struggled recently, recording a 4-6 record over their last ten games and also on a one-game losing streak. They averaged 111.2 points scored while allowing a high 119.2 points per game during this period. Their most recent outing resulted in a loss to the Atlanta Hawks, 116-125.
At home, the Cavaliers have a strong record of 4-1 in their last five games, while the 76ers have been less impressive on the road, with a 2-3 record in their last five away games. Historically, the Cavaliers have fared well against the 76ers in recent meetings, winning five of their last six encounters. This includes two narrow victories earlier in the season, with scores of 117-115 and 133-107.
In terms of injuries, the 76ers are dealing with the day-to-day status of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope due to a finger issue, which may have impacted their performance.
The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had the Cavaliers favored with a spread of -14.5 and a moneyline of -850. The total for the game was set at 226.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. These odds reflect the expectations of the Cavaliers' strong performance at home against a struggling 76ers team.
The game conditions were conducive to a competitive matchup, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a variety of scoring plays, particularly in the fourth quarter, where key contributions from players like MarJon Beauchamp and Tristan Enaruna kept the game engaging until the final buzzer.
Overall, the Cavaliers' victory not only extends their winning streak against the 76ers but also emphasizes their strong home court advantage as they continue their push for a successful season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CLE -14.5 | 226.5 o -110 / u -110 | Philadelphia 76ers +575 · Cleveland Cavaliers -850 |
Injury report
- Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers
Leaders
- PointsJames Harden21Cleveland Cavaliers
- AssistsDonovan Mitchell6Cleveland Cavaliers
- ReboundsDean Wade10Cleveland Cavaliers
- PointsQuentin Grimes17Philadelphia 76ers
- AssistsCameron Payne4Philadelphia 76ers
- ReboundsAdem Bona7Philadelphia 76ers
Recent form
Cleveland Cavaliers
Last 10: 6-4Streak L1114.2 scored · 108.5 allowed per game4-1 at home
- L98-109vs Boston CelticsMar 8
- W113-109vs Detroit PistonsMar 4
- W106-102at Brooklyn NetsMar 1
- L119-122at Detroit PistonsFeb 28
- L116-118at Milwaukee BucksFeb 26
- W109-94vs New York KnicksFeb 25
- L113-121at Oklahoma City ThunderFeb 22
- W118-113at Charlotte HornetsFeb 21
- W112-84vs Brooklyn NetsFeb 20
- W138-113vs Washington WizardsFeb 12
Philadelphia 76ers
Last 10: 4-6Streak L1111.2 scored · 119.2 allowed per game2-3 away
- L116-125at Atlanta HawksMar 7
- W106-102vs Utah JazzMar 5
- L91-131vs San Antonio SpursMar 4
- L98-114at Boston CelticsMar 2
- W124-117vs Miami HeatFeb 27
- W135-114at Indiana PacersFeb 25
- W135-108at Minnesota TimberwolvesFeb 23
- L111-126at New Orleans PelicansFeb 22
- L107-117vs Atlanta HawksFeb 20
- L89-138vs New York KnicksFeb 12
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 | 39-85 | 38-84 |
| Field goal % | 46 | 45 |
| Three-pointers | 11-38 | 16-44 |
| Three-point % | 29 | 36 |
| Free throws | 12-18 | 23-25 |
| Free throw % | 67 | 92 |
| Rebounds | 42 | 41 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 31 | 32 |
| Assists | 20 | 28 |
| Steals | 7 | 4 |
| Blocks | 4 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 14 |
| Fast-break points | 21 | 13 |
| Points in the paint | 54 | 40 |
| Fouls | 21 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 5 | 25 |
| Lead changes | 1 | 1 |
| Time in front | 16 | 80 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter57-81Thomas Bryant makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dennis Schroder assists)
- 3rd Quarter59-81Trendon Watford makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter59-84Thomas Bryant makes 25-foot three point jumper (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 3rd Quarter61-84Dalen Terry makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 3rd Quarter63-84Trendon Watford makes two point shot
- 3rd Quarter64-84Quentin Grimes makes technical free throw
- 3rd Quarter64-86Keon Ellis makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Thomas Bryant assists)
- 3rd Quarter64-87Keon Ellis makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter65-87Andre Drummond makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter66-87Andre Drummond makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter66-89Evan Mobley makes dunk (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter69-89Justin Edwards makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dalen Terry assists)
- 4th Quarter72-89Dalen Terry makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 4th Quarter72-92Jaylon Tyson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dennis Schroder assists)
- 4th Quarter72-93Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter72-94Donovan Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter75-94Jabari Walker makes 23-foot three point jumper (Dalen Terry assists)
- 4th Quarter75-96Evan Mobley makes dunk (Donovan Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter77-96Andre Drummond makes dunk (Justin Edwards assists)
- 4th Quarter79-96Tyrese Martin makes layup (Andre Drummond assists)
- 4th Quarter79-98Jaylon Tyson makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter82-98Justin Edwards makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andre Drummond assists)
- 4th Quarter82-100Dean Wade makes two point shot (Sam Merrill assists)
- 4th Quarter82-102Dean Wade makes 4-foot turnaround jump shot (Sam Merrill assists)
- 4th Quarter84-102Dalen Terry makes driving layup (Justin Edwards assists)
- 4th Quarter86-102Tyrese Martin makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter86-103Keon Ellis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-104Keon Ellis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 4th Quarter86-106Sam Merrill makes layup (Evan Mobley assists)
- 4th Quarter88-106Dominick Barlow makes two point shot (Justin Edwards assists)
- 4th Quarter88-108Donovan Mitchell makes 10-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter88-110Evan Mobley makes 1-foot driving dunk
- 4th Quarter90-110MarJon Beauchamp makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Dalen Terry assists)
- 4th Quarter90-113Tristan Enaruna makes 24-foot three point jumper (Craig Porter Jr. assists)
- 4th Quarter93-113MarJon Beauchamp makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dalen Terry assists)
- 4th Quarter95-113Justin Edwards makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter96-113Justin Edwards makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter96-115Nae'Qwan Tomlin makes 2-foot alley oop dunk (Tristan Enaruna assists)
- 4th Quarter98-115Dalen Terry makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter101-115MarJon Beauchamp makes 25-foot running pullup jump shot
Win probability
Above the line favours Cleveland Cavaliers, below favours Philadelphia 76ers.
Venue
- Rocket ArenaCleveland, OH
- Attendance19432
- OfficialsCurtis Blair, Sean Corbin, John Conley
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