Sat Dec 28 03:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Cavaliers Rout 76ers Behind Garland, Mobley’s Strong Performances
**Cleveland, OH** – The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night, securing a resounding 126-99 victory. Fueled by a scorching hot three-point performance and impressive inside play, the Cavaliers improved their league-leading record to 25-4.
Darius Garland led the scoring with 26 points, while Evan Mobley put up a dominant 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 7 assists. Mobley’s impactful performance, particularly his 12-point second quarter, proved instrumental in the Cavaliers’ success. Donovan Mitchell added 19 points to the winning effort. The Cavaliers tied a season high with 22 three-pointers, further highlighting their offensive firepower. Garland himself went 6-for-7 from beyond the arc.
The 76ers, missing Joel Embiid due to a sinus fracture and knee soreness, struggled to keep pace. Tyrese Maxey led the team with 27 points, but the team’s overall performance was hampered by the absence of their star center. Coach Nick Nurse cited the recent knee surgery of rookie Jared McCain as further disrupting his team’s planned rotation.
The Cavaliers’ victory extends their impressive home record to 16-1, marking the first time in franchise history they’ve made 19 or more three-pointers in three consecutive games. Their exceptional three-point shooting (40.5% league-leading) proved decisive in their win against a depleted Sixers team. Both teams return to action on Monday, with the 76ers hosting the San Antonio Spurs and the Cavaliers facing the Utah Jazz.
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