George, 34, has had an underwhelming debut season with the 76ers, averaging 17.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game. George is set to miss his 16th game of the season, amid his worst statistical year in about a decade.

A big reason why the Sixers were able to take down the Cavs was the play of their stars. Tyrese Maxey put together an impressive outing with 29 points and seven assists, and Paul

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.

Paul George and the Philadelphia 76ers react to snapping their losing skid in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers at home.

George left early Saturday's win in Chicago with a finger injury one game after scoring 30 in Friday’s victory over the NBA-leading Cleveland Cavaliers.

Sixers 132, Cavs 129 Philadelphia snaps a 7-game losing streak in unlikely fashion, winning a 3-point shootout with the East-leading Cavs. Paul George led the way for the

Tyrese Maxey and Darius Garland, two of the top young point guards in the Eastern Conference, faced off on Friday night. The Sixers snapped their seven-game losing streak in the most impressive way possible, outlasting the Cavaliers and their NBA-best record Friday night 132-129.

Lately, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has missed some time ... Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts with Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) after the game ...

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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.

Paul George and Tyrese Maxey combined for 59 points as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 132-129 upset of the league-leading Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.

The Sixers beat the Cavaliers for their best win since defeating the Boston Celtics on Christmas Day. Cleveland, at 36-8, are tied with the Oklahoma City Thunder for the best record in basketball.