The Cleveland Cavaliers, currently the NBA's most formidable team, will strive to extend their winning streak as they welcome the Philadelphia 76ers.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers, currently the NBA’s most formidable team, will strive to extend their remarkable nine-game winning streak as they welcome the Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night. This clash features two Eastern Conference powerhouses, both firmly positioned in the top five of the standings.
Cleveland has been virtually unstoppable, triumphing in 17 of its last 18 matchups, with only two defeats thus far in 2024. Impressively, four out of their last five victories have been by a margin of 16 points or more, exemplified by their dominant 119-95 win over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday, solidifying their status as a force to be reckoned with.
Against the Raptors, the Cavaliers showcased their depth with eight players reaching double figures, highlighted by Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley notching impressive double-doubles. Allen, who previously set a franchise record with 16 consecutive double-doubles last month, has now initiated a fresh streak of two, following his stellar performance of 18 points and 15 rebounds in Toronto. As the 76ers come to town, Allen is poised to continue his impactful contributions.
For the Cavaliers, Jerome (ankle injury) and Thompson (suspended) will not be playing the game. As for the 76ers, Batum (hamstring injury), Covington (knee injury), Embiid (knee injury), and Melton (back injury) will sit this one out. Besides, Bamba could also miss the game due to a knee injury.
Mobley’s impressive streak of double-doubles extends to four out of the last five games, as evidenced by his performance of 17 points and 11 rebounds on Saturday. Since returning from a 22-game hiatus due to a left knee injury, Mobley has been a key contributor, featuring in seven of Cleveland’s last eight games.
Furthermore, the Cavaliers recently celebrated the return of Darius Garland following a 19-game absence stemming from a fractured jaw. Garland saw significant playing time on Saturday, logging 29 minutes, his highest since rejoining the lineup, and contributed 11 points along with eight assists.
Philadelphia aims to secure consecutive victories for the first time since their impressive six-game winning streak concluded on January 22nd. Over the past 10 games, the 76ers have struggled, posting a 2-8 record and enduring two separate four-game losing streaks, the latest of which they halted on Saturday with a hard-fought 119-113 victory against Washington.
Tyrese Maxey, set to make his debut appearance in the All-Star Game, showcased his talent with a stellar performance against the Wizards, contributing 28 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists. Additionally, Buddy Hield, acquired in a three-team trade involving Indiana and San Antonio, showcased his sharpshooting prowess by knocking down four of nine attempts from beyond the arc, finishing the game with 23 points.
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