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Cleveland Cavaliers second-year swingman Jaylon Tyson dished out the game-winning assist to Evan Mobley and set a career high with 39 points, leading his shorthanded squad to an admirable 117-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 117-115 road victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night, as Jaylon Tyson willed his team to victory with his all-around effort, especially with Darius Garland (foot), Sam Merrill (hand), and Dean Wade (knee) on the sidelines.

Jaylon Tyson News / Hoops Wire / January 17

Cavs again show poise, get 39 from Jaylon Tyson in sliding past Sixers

This one had every reason to go sideways. Short-handed roster. Sloppy start. Late mistakes. And yet the Cavaliers walked out with it anyway. They beat the Philadelphia 76ers 117-115 on the road, and they did it behind a performance that may end up meaning more than just one win.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / January 17

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Evan Mobley News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 16

Cavs’ Evan Mobley’s emphatic dunk seals big win over 76ers

The Cleveland Cavaliers got their signature moment Friday night, and it came emphatically. With eight seconds left and the game hanging in the balance, Evan Mobley detonated a two-handed dunk that sealed a 117–115 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Jaylon Tyson News / Field Level Media / January 16

Jaylon Tyson pours in 39 as Cavaliers rally for win over 76ers

Jaylon Tyson scored a career-high 39 points and set up Evan Mobley for the winning bucket as the Cleveland Cavaliers posted a 117-115 victory over the 76ers on Friday to sweep their two-game road series in Philadelphia.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 16

Jaylon Tyson's heroics lead Cavaliers to road win over 76ers

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Cleveland Cavaliers at the Philadelphia 76ers game Friday: Preview, Breakdown

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Cavs should at least see what they have with De’Andre Hunter and the core four

De’Andre Hunter has played 1,853 regular-season and playoff minutes with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Only 96 of those minutes have come alongside the core four of Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 15

Evan Mobley puts together complete performance in Cavaliers win over 76ers

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 15

Cavaliers likely without impact players for Friday's rematch against 76ers

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