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Cavaliers Triumph Over 76ers; Garland's Injury Clouds Victory

1/15/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 133-107 on January 14, 2026.
Darius Garland left late in the third quarter with a right foot injury after diving for a loose ball.
Garland had 20 points and seven assists in 23 minutes before his exit.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 35 points.
The Cavaliers will face the 76ers again on Friday, and Garland's status remains uncertain.

History

Historical Context

The Cleveland Cavaliers made history in 2016 by overcoming a 3-1 deficit to win the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, marking their first championship. LeBron James, who was named Finals MVP, led the team with a historic performance, including a pivotal block in Game 7. This victory ended a 52-year championship drought for Cleveland, known as the "Cleveland sports curse."

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Story summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 133-107 on January 14, 2026.
Darius Garland left late in the third quarter with a right foot injury after diving for a loose ball.
Garland had 20 points and seven assists in 23 minutes before his exit.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 35 points.
The Cavaliers will face the 76ers again on Friday, and Garland's status remains uncertain.

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