Cleveland's Ty Jerome had an impressive showing in the Cavaliers' 132-129 loss to Philadelphia on Friday night.

Inside boisterous Wells Fargo Center, Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia handed undermanned Cleveland its second consecutive loss, 132-129.

Former UVA basketball star Ty Jerome became the 11th player in NBA history to shoot 8/8 from three and the second player to do so this season, joining Steph Curry.

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The Sixers entered the home game on a seven-game losing streak. The Cavs arrived having lost seven games all season. Fortunately, Philadelphia could rely on Franklin the Dog to provide some late-game defense with the Sixers nursing a three-point lead.

Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak.

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Paul George scored 30 points and the host Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, who lost back-to-back games for the second time all season.

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129, ending a seven-game losing streak with key performances from Paul George and Tyrese Maxey.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul George scored 30 points, Tyrese Maxey had 29 and the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 132-129 on Friday night to end a seven-game losing streak. Cleveland lost its second straight to drop into a tie for the NBA lead with Oklahoma City at 36-8. Philadelphia is 16-27.

Paul George scored 30 points, shooting 6-of-11 on 3s, and Tyrese Maxey added 29 with seven assists. Instead of Joel Embiid, out with swelling in his left knee, Kelly Oubre Jr. played the third role with 22 points and 13 rebounds while Guerschon Yabusele scored 12 points with 13 rebounds, leading to a 132–129 win at the Wells Fargo Center.

The 76ers faced the Cavs for the final time this regular season. Joel Embiid and Evan Mobley were both inactive.