Cavaliers Dominate 76ers in 115-101 Victory Cleveland Cavaliers secured a decisive 115-101 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday, March 10, 2026, in a game marked by James Harden’s milestone achievement and the Cavaliers’ strong home performance. Harden, playing for the 76ers, reached 29,017 career points with a free throw in the first quarter, becoming the ninth player in NBA history to surpass 29,000 points. The 35-year-old guard finished with 21 points, while Keon Ellis contributed 19 off the bench. Donovan Mitchell added 17 points and six assists, and Evan Mobley recorded 15 points and eight rebounds for Cleveland. The Cavaliers’ balanced attack helped them extend their lead to 84-59 in the third quarter, sealing their fourth straight win over Philadelphia. The 76ers, missing their top four scorers—Tyrese Maxey (right finger sprain), Joel Embiid (right oblique strain), Paul George (suspension), and VJ Edgecombe (lumbar contusion)—struggled to contain Cleveland’s offense. Philadelphia’s Quentin Grimes scored 17 points, and Cameron Payne added 12, but the team’s struggles continued as they dropped their fourth straight game. The 76ers, now in eighth place in the Eastern Conference, fell to 11-25 on the season. Cleveland, meanwhile, improved to 8-1 at home since January 23, with their only loss coming to Boston in a close contest. The Cavaliers’ 18-6 record in their last 24 games has solidified their position in the Eastern Conference standings, keeping them one game behind New York for the fourth seed. The Cavaliers’ bench, led by Ellis, played a crucial role in the victory. Ellis scored 14 points in the first half, hitting four 3-pointers and helping Cleveland build a 19-18 lead early. The team’s dominance continued into the second half, as they outscored the 76ers 56-44 in the first half.#donovan_mitchell #cleveland_cavaliers #philadelphia_76ers #keon_ellis #evan_mobley
