Donovan Mitchell showcased his clutch performance by scoring 11 of his 23 points in the closing minutes, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 114-106 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. This win marked the Cavaliers as the sixth team in NBA history to start a season with a 13-0 record, matching the achievement of the 2015-16 Golden State Warriors.

Darius Garland contributed significantly with 25 points, while Evan Mobley added 14 points and seven rebounds. Despite the loss, Jared McCain shone for the 76ers with a career-high 34 points, though the team was without key players Paul George and Joel Embiid.