Cavs beat Sixers 119-95 behind Donovan Mitchell’s stellar performance

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 119-95 in LeBron James’ first game back in Cleveland this season.

Cleveland hit the ground running in this one. Donovan Mitchell rattled off seven quick points to start, while the Cavaliers’ defensive intensity gave them opportunities to run in transition. That two-way combination fueled a 27-12 start for the Cavs.

Philly managed to narrow the gap to 33-22 by the end of the first quarter, and worked their way back into the game throughout the second. A 17-point first half from VJ Edgecombe led the way for the Sixers.

Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson said before the game that taking care of the ball was his biggest point of emphasis. His…