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Cleveland Cavaliers get an ugly 87-86 win over Philadelphia 76ers
Author: Chris Haynes
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio - They're not the most talented group by any stretch of the imagination, but the 76ers play hard, and the Cavaliers found that out as they survived an upset, 87-86 Sunday night at The Q.
Nerlens Noel missed a baby hook over the contested arms of Tristan Thompson that could have given Philadelphia (18-56) the lead with a few seconds left on the clock. That sealed the game for Cleveland (48-27) and the home winning streak was extended to 16.
There was an awful lot of chill mode being played by the Cavaliers. It was by far their ugliest win of the season. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
Cleveland Cavaliers' offensive woes continue as they avoid significant injuries: Fedor's five observations
Author: Chris Fedor
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Following a rough stretch away from Quicken Loans Arena, the Cleveland Cavaliers returned home, looking to extend their winning streak to 16 games in front of the hometown faithful.
In a shield-your-eyes performance, they escaped with a narrow one-point win against the dreadful Philadelphia 76ers.
"That was probably one of the ugliest games I've ever been in in this arena," Kyrie Irving said during a postgame interview on the court following the 87-86 win. "I appreciate you sticking with us because, whew, that was terrible." - CLICK HERE to read full story.
LeBron James survives rough 4th quarter in latest win: Joe Vardon's instant analysis
Author: Joe Vardon
Publication: Cleveland.com
CLEVELAND - LeBron James led all players with 20 points in a battle of ineptitude won by the Cavaliers over the Philadelphia 76ers.
The Sixers (18-56) have been inept all season. Cleveland, just for most of its 87-86 win on Sunday.
James contributed 11 rebounds, six assists, and is just two points from passing Patrick Ewing (24,815 points) for 20th on the NBA's all-time scoring list. But he missed his last five shots in the fourth quarter and the Cavs didn't score a point in the last four minutes. - CLICK HERE to read full story.
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