The Cleveland Cavaliers host the Philadelphia 76ers at Rocket Arena on Monday night in an Eastern Conference battle between two teams looking to bounce back. While Cleveland remains in the top-four mix, a severely depleted Philadelphia squad is fighting to maintain its positioning in a crowded Play-In race.
Cleveland enters the game at 39–25, currently fourth in the Eastern Conference. The Cavaliers have been one of the league’s most balanced teams, led by Donovan Mitchell and James Harden. Despite a tough loss to the Celtics on Sunday, the Cavs have won six of their last 10 games and are aiming for a regular-season sweep over their Atlantic Division rivals.
The 76ers arrive in Ohio with a 34–29 record, sitting eighth in the East. Philadelphia has struggled with major health issues this season, but the challenge grew significantly this weekend with the loss of their primary offensive engine, Tyrese Maxey. Without their usual star power, the Sixers will look to Quentin Grimes and Kelly Oubre Jr. to spearhead the offense against a top-tier Cleveland defense.
With playoff seeding on the line and the Cavaliers eyeing a season sweep, this Monday night matchup is a crucial test of depth for both sides. Full venue, time, and broadcast details are listed below.
76ers vs. Cavaliers: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Monday, March 9, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CST)
- Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
- TV Broadcast (Local): FanDuel Sports Network – Ohio, NBC Sports Philadelphia
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass
Projected Starting Lineups
Philadelphia 76ers
- PG: Quentin Grimes
- SG: Eric Gordon
- SF: Kelly Oubre Jr.
- PF: Dominick Barlow
- C: Adem Bona
Cleveland Cavaliers
- PG: James Harden
- SG: Donovan Mitchell
- SF: Dean Wade
- PF: Evan Mobley
- C: Jarrett Allen (if active) or Tristan Thompson
Injury Report
Philadelphia 76ers
- Tyrese Maxey (PG): OUT (Right finger sprain)
- Joel Embiid (C): OUT (Right oblique strain)
- VJ Edgecombe (SG): OUT (Back soreness)
- Johni Broome (C): OUT (Right knee meniscus tear)
Cleveland Cavaliers
- Jarrett Allen (C): QUESTIONABLE (Right knee tendonitis)
- Tyrese Proctor (SG): OUT (Right quadricep strain)
- Max Strus (SF): OUT (Foot surgery recovery)
Betting Odds
- ATS Pick: Cavaliers -11.5
- O/U Pick: Over 226.5
- Score Prediction: Cavaliers 120 – 76ers 108
The Cavaliers are heavy double-digit favorites, largely due to the extensive injury list for the visiting 76ers. Cleveland has been dominant at home this season, and with Philadelphia missing its top two scoring options, oddsmakers expect the Cavs to control the pace from the opening tip.
76ers vs. Cavaliers Head-to-Head
The Cleveland Cavaliers have dominated the 2025–26 season series thus far, holding a 3–0 lead and looking to complete the series sweep tonight. Their most recent encounter on January 17 was a narrow 117–115 victory for the Cavs, but their previous matchups in November and earlier in January were decided by much larger margins.
Historically, these franchises have shared a competitive rivalry. Though the Cavaliers have won five of the last six meetings, the 76ers lead the all-time series 119-114.
Prediction For 76ers vs. Cavaliers
The Cavaliers are heavy favorites for a reason. With Philadelphia missing its top three stars (Embiid, Maxey, and George), the offensive burden on Quentin Grimes and Kelly Oubre Jr. will likely be too much to overcome against a disciplined Cleveland defense. Expect Donovan Mitchell to lead an early surge, allowing the Cavs to control the pace and secure the season sweep comfortably.
Score Prediction: Cavaliers 120 – 76ers 105
Where To Watch The 76ers vs. Cavaliers Across The Globe?
United States
- Date/Time: March 9, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: FanDuel Sports Network – Ohio, NBC Sports Philadelphia
Canada
- Date/Time: March 9, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 11:00 PM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 10:00 AM AEDT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 4:30 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, JioCinema, Sports18
Brazil
- Date/Time: March 9, 2026, 8:00 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: March 9, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 8:00 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: March 10, 2026, 7:00 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
