The Philadelphia 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers faced off at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Thursday, in what could be an early preview of the Eastern Conference Finals.
The 76ers sought their second win, while the Cavaliers opened their season. As expected, the game was intense, with neither team willing to give an inch.
The tension boiled over in the fourth quarter. Tyrese Maxey and James Harden got into a shoving match after jostling for position.
Tyrese Maxey and James Harden exchange shoves 👀
Things getting a bit chippy in the 4th quarter of Sixers vs. Cavs.
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Maxey and Harden were separated before it escalated into a full-blown fight.
Article Continues BelowThe 25-year-old Maxey had the last laugh as the 76ers beat the Cavaliers, 114-106. He had a game-high 32 points on 12-of-23 shooting, three rebounds, six assists, and two steals.
Harden, meanwhile, had 16 points on 5-of-12 shooting, three rebounds, five assists, and six turnovers.
More details to come.