PREVIEW: The Philadelphia 76ers will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who rank first in three-point shooting frequency at 52.2% and second in forcing turnovers. Meanwhile, the 76ers boast a low turnover rate ranked fifth overall, though they rank 19th in defensive three-point shooting. Tyrese Maxey continues his breakout season, averaging 34.4 points and 8.4 assists per game. The Cavaliers, anchored by reigning Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley, feature Donovan Mitchell on the floor, though stopping Maxey will be their biggest challenge. The Sixers are playing on the second night of a back-to-back and will likely be without Joel Embiid due to roster concerns that accompany such scheduling challenges. Cleveland's offensive profile emphasizes attacking the rim efficiently and spacing defenses, ranking fifth and sixth respectively in those categories. The Cavaliers enjoy the advantages of playing at home with added rest, while Philadelphia navigates the exhausting demands of a road back-to-back that could make finding success difficult. This marks the first of four meetings between these teams this season, with Philadelphia holding a strong 5-2 against-the-spread record compared to Cleveland's 2-5 mark.