Even without Joel Embiid and other key contributors, the Sixers remain formidable opponents. Expect Tyrese Maxey to finish with over 6.5 assists per game.
KJ Martin may find his opportunities for scoring diminished when facing off against the team with the least up-tempo home offense in the league this year.
| Player | Team | Key Contributions | Notable Stats / Insights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | Playmaker, 3-point shooter, rim finisher | – Averages over 6.5 assists/game – Over 40% from 3-point range – Strong defense |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | Scorer, rebounder, team leader | – Scored 30+ points in 4 consecutive games – 22 rebounds vs Cavs earlier – 5.7 assists/game |
| KJ Martin | Philadelphia 76ers | Role player | – Likely to have limited scoring opportunities against Cavs’ defense |
| Donovan Mitchell | Cleveland Cavaliers | Scorer, clutch performer, high IQ player | – Scored 71 points vs Bulls (career high) – At least 50 points in 2 playoff games |
| Darius Garland | Cleveland Cavaliers | Primary ball handler, offensive anchor | – Averaged 20.6 PPG, 6.7 APG – Missed games due to toe injury – May get contract extension |
| Paul George (Note: Misplaced in this matchup) | Not applicable (Mentioned incorrectly) | Struggling shooter on the road | – 2.4 fouls/game on road – Attempted fewer 3s away from home |
Tyrese Maxey
Tyrese Maxey is a professional basketball player for the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA. Born November 4, 2000 and standing 6ft-3 at 6 feet-3 point guard size. An outstanding shooter (averages over 40% from three), Maxey also exhibits great work ethic and is an influential leader. A key contributor to their recent success, Maxey provides good competition against Cleveland Cavaliers.
Maxey is an outstanding 3-point shooter who can stretch the defense and create separation for himself and his teammates. Additionally, he’s an impressive defender at wing position – difficult for opponents to guard at times! However, his biggest strength lies in scoring at the rim; with quick releases and an ability to finish effortlessly he has been an essential part of Philadelphia 76ers success this season; making him key in their matchup against Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday.
As the only center available to the 76ers against Cleveland Cavaliers, it will be crucial for him to perform well against one of the league’s premier defensive teams and up his scoring since most Sixers leaders such as Joel Embiid are out injured.
Even though they had a poor start, the 76ers have steadily improved over the last 15 games, winning 10 and being favorites to finish first in their division. Maxey has been instrumental in their turnaround; his performance in the Cleveland Cavaliers vs 76ERS Match Player Stats will be key in their playoff push.
This game’s total is 228.5, which may seem high considering both previous meetings between these teams went Over. While the Sixers may score plenty of points themselves, without their star players they won’t have enough firepower to defeat Cleveland and advance further in the playoffs.
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Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid is one of the league’s premier players. A dynamic combination of scorer, rebounder and defender who can also play multiple positions, Joel is known as an excellent leader willing to do whatever is necessary for victory – in one game against Cleveland this season alone he scored 20 points and grabbed 22 rebounds while leading his Sixers past them 132-129.
Embiid has been on fire lately, scoring 30+ points in four consecutive games and recording two or more blocks in three of them. Furthermore, his contributions off the bench have been immense as he averages an incredible 5.7 assists per game during that stretch.
He’s an ideal bet to reach 6.0 points in this game, even against an aggressive Cavaliers defense. When Embiid plays for the 76ers offense is much more efficient with him in play allowing plenty of opportunities for him to score and hit long range shots.
The Cavaliers have had an outstanding year under LeBron James and Donovan Mitchell’s leadership, featuring top All-Stars such as themselves. Boasting both an elite offense and defense, and making themselves extremely dangerous at home, the Cavs will look to continue their dominance against the 76ers on Wednesday night.
Though they have recently seen some success against league-elite teams, the Sixers are still finding it tough to capture victories over them. However, when Embiid is playing for them they can compete and even win games by employing their bench and playing to their strengths.
Paul George has struggled this season shooting the ball and has been consistently fouled, totaling an average of 2.4 personal fouls per game on the road, which puts him in the 76th percentile among league-wide whistled players. Additionally, Paul attempted fewer 3-pointers while on the road than any other player this season making this matchup especially daunting for him.
Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell is an American professional basketball player for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA), playing shooting guard for them. Mitchell was born September 7 1996 and raised in Elmsford, New York by Nicole and Donovan Mitchell Sr, who worked for the New York Mets, so he spent much of his childhood around baseball locker rooms. Mitchell attended Canterbury School in New Milford CT until moving onto Brewster Academy Wolfeboro NH after two years there.
Mitchell offers an unconventional game style that blends speed and skill. As an amazing shooter, Mitchell can take the ball directly to the basket and finish at the rim or hit a three-pointer from anywhere on the floor. His high wing span and long arms enable him to torment defenders in the paint with ease; furthermore he is a very reliable defender with a powerful body.
Mitchell donned number 45 during his sophomore year at University of Louisville in honor of Michael Jordan who also donned this number during his basketball career. Following an outstanding year with Louisville, Mitchell declared for the NBA Draft and was selected 13th overall by Denver before being traded immediately afterwards to Utah Jazz.
Mitchell quickly rose to star status during his inaugural season with the Jazz. He earned an NBA All-Rookie First Team selection and took first place in the 2018 Slam Dunk Contest; additionally he was selected to participate in 2025 All-Star Game.
On January 3, 2023, Mitchell set a career-high scoring total with 71 points against the Chicago Bulls at home, becoming only the seventh NBA player ever to achieve this feat while recording 10 assists.
Mitchell has scored at least 50 points twice during these playoffs and earned himself a reputation as one of the league’s most clutch players; even appearing on Slam magazine’s cover. Together with teammate Rudy Gobert, Mitchell and Gobert form an unstoppable duo in the NBA.
Darius Garland
Garland had an outstanding 2024-25 season for the Cavs, averaging 20.6 points and 6.7 assists per game – though his playoff showing was hindered by a toe injury which caused him to miss four games and force the Cavs to use an assortment of backup point guards as fill-ins for him.
Garland must quickly return to Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineup this summer in order to play an integral part in 2025-26 NBA season, which starts less than five months away. After suffering a left big toe sprain last spring and missing three contests of their first-round series against Miami as well as first two contests of second round matchup with Indiana Pacers, he missed major portions of Cleveland’s first and second-round matchups against those teams as well as training camp itself and then first two contests of second round matchup against Miami as well as second round matchup against Indiana Pacers before going missing for two more games during 2025-26 NBA season proper.
Garland is an outstanding offensive player, but his defensive skills may pose a bit of a problem for the Cavaliers. His defensive rating can sometimes drop below average and teammates often criticize him for getting lost on the court. Still, his talent cannot be discounted and may help the team make an impressive run at making the playoffs next year.
On the other hand, Garland excels as both an aggressive rebounder and at drawing fouls. Additionally, he’s a capable passer who helps the Cavaliers’ offense operate at its optimal levels; although not an incredible defender himself he holds his own against most opponents.
The Cavaliers may want to keep Garland and may give him a three-year contract extension if he plays well during 2025-26, but details remain to be decided upon. Will they go all-in on Garland this season, or choose instead a two-year deal that saves money in future seasons? Either way, Garland must live up to his potential and prove himself useful during playoffs for them or they will likely look to find another point guard via free agency which may force some veteran players off.