Donovan Mitchell scored 23 and Evan Mobley added 22 as Cleveland beat Philadelphia on Friday in NBA Cup group play.

In his first game in Cleveland since signing with Philadelphia, LeBron James scored 8 on 3 of 12 with 7 rebounds and 6 turnovers.

It was only the 10th single-digit scoring game of James' regular-season career. Philadelphia never led by more than 2.

Cleveland led 33-22 after one and 62-54 at the half, then won the third 29-20 to lead 91-74. The lead reached 25 in the fourth.

Mitchell added 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 2 steals. Mobley shot 8 of 13 with three threes. James Harden scored 17.

Philadelphia shot 36% and 10 of 40 from three. Joel Embiid went 0 of 9. Cleveland won the boards 56-42 without Jarrett Allen.

Cleveland is 5-4 and hosts the Knicks on Saturday. The 8-2 76ers visit Chicago on Sunday, Nov. 8.

LeBron James before 76ers at Cavaliers, Nov. 6, 2026. Video still from X, resized.

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