The Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers game will take place on Friday, January 24, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET, at Wells Fargo Center. The 76ers are currently 11th in the Eastern Conference with a 15-27 record. They’re on a seven-game losing streak, with their most recent loss being a heavy 109-144 defeat to the Nuggets.
On the other hand, the Cavaliers are thriving, sitting at the top of the East with a 36-7 record. However, their two-game winning streak came to an end with a close 108-109 loss to the Rockets. The two teams have already met twice this season, with the Cavs winning 114-106 on November 13 and 126-99 on December 21. In the all-time series, the 76ers have 118 wins, while the Cavaliers have 111.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Prediction
The 76ers rank near the bottom of the league in scoring, averaging 107.5 points per game while giving up 112.4 points on defense. They’re also near the bottom in rebounds, collecting just 38.9 per game and allowing 44.1 to opponents. While they make 12.4 three-pointers per game, their 34.3% shooting from beyond the arc ranks among the lowest in the league.
The Cavaliers, in comparison, are one of the league’s top offenses, averaging 121.7 points per game and giving up 111.6 on defense. They rank 14th in the NBA in rebounds with 44.2 per game and give up 43.6. Cleveland is also a three-point shooting leader, ranking second with 16.1 threes made per game and first in shooting percentage at 39.4%.
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
Philadelphia 76ers
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PG Tyrese Maxey
SG Kelly Oubre Jr.
SF Paul George
PF Guerschon Yabusele
C Andre Drummond
Cleveland Cavaliers
PG Darius Garland
SG Donovan Mitchell
PF Dean Wade
PF Georges Niang
C Jarrett Allen
Philadelphia 76ers vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Injuries Update
The 76ers have Joel Embiid out with a foot injury, Kenyon Martin out with a foot injury, and Jared McCain out for the season due to a meniscus injury. Caleb Martin is questionable with a groin injury, and Kyle Lowry is also questionable with a hip injury.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers have Isaac Okoro questionable with a shoulder injury, Caris LeVert questionable with a wrist injury, and Evan Mobley questionable with a calf injury.
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