The Cleveland Cavaliers blew a 29-point lead in a season-opening loss to the 76ers; what went wrong?

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn't have asked for a much better start to their 2026-27 season, but what began as a dominant performance against LeBron James and the Philadelphia 76ers turned into a stunning 114-106 loss after Cleveland blew a 29-point lead. For a Cavaliers team entering the season with championship expectations, this was exactly the kind of collapse fans hoped they had left behind. We're breaking down what went wrong, from Cleveland's inability to maintain its offensive rhythm to the defensive breakdowns, questionable execution and coaching decisions that allowed Philadelphia to storm back. With Donovan Mitchell, James Harden and Evan Mobley expected to lead this team deep into the postseason, Kenny Atkinson and the Cavaliers have some serious questions to answer after just one game. What was the biggest reason Cleveland let this game slip away, and how concerning is this loss moving forward? Subscribe and ring the bell for the latest talk about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes: https://bit.ly/ucss_subscribe Follow on Twitter:   / ultclesports   Watch live on YouTube 11 a.m.-1 p.m. weekdays on YouTube and WKYC+ on your Roku and Fire TV apps! The Ultimate Cleveland Sports Show is your daily source of the best conversation about the Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Guardians, Cleveland Cavaliers and Ohio State Buckeyes, as well as sports throughout Northeast Ohio. Produced by Mike Lucas, Anthony Antonelli, and Earl Mauldin. Hosted by Jay Crawford, Adam the Bull, G Bush, Jason Lloyd, and Tyvis Powell.