Jaylon Tyson punctuates career night with game-winning assist in Cavs’ 117-115 comeback over Sixers
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Key Points:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers overcame an 11-point deficit to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-115, completing a two-game sweep in just 48 hours against a playoff-caliber team.
- Jaylon Tyson, the No. 20 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, led the comeback with a career-high 39 points, including seven 3-pointers, earning praise from coach Kenny Atkinson for his maturity and performance.
- Despite missing key players like Darius Garland and Max Strus due to injuries, the Cavaliers rallied behind strong contributions from multiple players, including De’Andre Hunter, Evan Mobley, and Donovan Mitchell.
- The game-winning play featured Tyson assisting Mobley on a decisive dunk with seconds remaining
