Evan Mobley’s Last-Second Dunk Lifts Cavaliers to Stunning 117–115 Comeback Win Over 76ers
Evan Mobley’s last-second dunk caps a huge comeback as the Cavaliers beat the 76ers 117–115, led by Jaylon Tyson’s career-high 39 points.
A thunderous dunk in the final seconds sealed one of Cleveland’s most dramatic wins of the season.
With 4.8 seconds left on the clock, Evan Mobley finished a perfectly drawn-up play at the rim, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a thrilling 117–115 comeback victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.
The win capped a resilient road performance in which Cleveland erased multiple double-digit deficits and surged into the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Jaylon Tyson Delivers Career Night
While Mobley supplied the finishing touch, the night belonged to Jaylon Tyson.
The Cavaliers’ 2024 first-round pick exploded for a career-high 39 points, shooting an ultra-efficient 13-of-17 from the field, including 7-of-9 from three-point range, and a perfect 6-for-6 at the free-throw line. Tyson also added five rebounds and four assists, the last of which came on the decisive wraparound pass to Mobley for the game-winning dunk.
His scoring burst kept Cleveland afloat throughout the game and ignited the late rally.
A Back-and-Forth Battle in Philadelphia
The game opened evenly, with both teams locked at 31–31 after the first quarter. Philadelphia seized control before halftime, taking a 62–55 lead behind strong finishes from Joel Embiid and Quentin Grimes.
The 76ers extended their advantage early in the third quarter, but Cleveland refused to fade. Tyson knocked down a timely three to cut the deficit, and although Philadelphia regained momentum late in the period, the Cavs stayed within striking distance.
Midway through the fourth, the Sixers stretched the lead to 100–89, appearing in control. That’s when Cleveland flipped the game.
Cavaliers Close With Poise and Power
A Donovan Mitchell three-pointer sparked a decisive 10–0 run, capped by a De’Andre Hunter triple that tied the game at 102–102.
The final minutes turned into a possession-by-possession duel. After Tyrese Maxey hit a floater to tie the score at 115–115 with 8.1 seconds left, Cleveland called timeout and executed flawlessly.
Tyson delivered the pass.
Mobley delivered the finish.
Standings Impact and Key Performances
Mobley finished with 15 points, five rebounds, four assists, and four blocks, while Hunter added 15 points. Mitchell and Tyrese Proctor chipped in 13 points each.
The win improved Cleveland to 24–19, pushing them to sixth in the Eastern Conference, just ahead of Philadelphia.
For the 76ers, Embiid led all scorers with 33 points, marking his fifth 30-plus outing of the season. Maxey posted 29 points, nine assists, five rebounds, and five steals, while Grimes and Paul George scored 14 apiece. The loss dropped Philadelphia to 22–18, seventh in the East.
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