Pregame, Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson was asked about his team’s penchant to go on 10-0 runs. “It demoralizes teams when you go on a run like that,” Atkinson said. “You can feel them deflating.

After a brutal three-game road trip, the Sixers will return home on Friday night as losers of seven contests in a row. Things will not get any easier, as they will face the Eastern Conference-best Cleveland Cavaliers, who trashed the Sixers in Cleveland last month.

The Sixers hung with the Cavs all night, and eventually, were able to walk away with an upset 132-129 win. Tyrese Maxey (29) and Paul George (30) combined for 59 points on the nig