Pregame, Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson was asked about his team’s penchant to go on 10-0 runs. “It demoralizes teams when you go on a run like that,” Atkinson said. “You can feel them deflating.” On Friday,

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.

Embiid, who has been out since Jan. 4 with a foot sprain and knee swelling stemming from last year's meniscus surgery, was a partial participant in Monday's practice, the team said.

The 76ers squared off with the Bulls in the second game of their latest back-to-back. Joel Embiid remained out.

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