James Harden scored 21 points and fellow trade-deadline acquisition Keon Ellis added 19, lifting the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 115-101 victory over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers yesterday (Philippine time).

Donovan Mitchell chipped in 17 points and six assists for Cleveland, which led by 25 and won all four games over the short-handed 76ers this season. Evan Mobley scored 15 points and Dean Wade had 13 points and 10 assists.

Quentin Grimes scored 17 points and Justin Edwards had 14 points off the bench for the 76ers. Cameron Payne had 12 points and six rebounds.

Ellis, Mitchell and Harden combined for 39 points in the first half, giving Cleveland a 56-44 advantage after jumping in front by as many as 17 points. Ellis and Grimes matched each other with 14, while Payne had nine points and five rebounds.

The Cavaliers took their initial lead at 19-18 on an Ellis three-pointer with 2:27 remaining in the first quarter and never looked back. Cleveland led, 86-66, after three quarters.

Mitchell and Harden made all 15 of their free throw attempts as Cleveland sunk 23-of-25 overall. Ellis led the charge from behind the arc, knocking down 4-of-7. (Field Level Media / Reuters)