Yeah, really needed to win the one the day before.
The Sixers, on the second night of a back to back, fell 132-121 to a Cleveland Cavaliers team that had all four stars available for the first time this season Wednesday night.
Tyrese Maxey had some brilliant moments that briefly made this game close, and finished with 27 on 10-of-20 shooting — and somehow still playing well into the fourth quarter despite a 20-point deficit. Quentin Grimes got going late in the game to finish with 27 as well, going 9-of-15 from the field.
VJ Edgecombe had his toughest game to date, finishing with four points going 2-of-13 from the floor along with four rebounds and four assists.
Trendon Watford had 16 while Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 46.
Here are some thoughts mostly before the buzzer.