Georges Niang scores 25 to lead Cavaliers past 76ers

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Georges Niang scored 25 points, Evan Mobley added 20 points and 11 rebounds and the host Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 117-114 on Friday.

Mobley's 3-pointer with 28.2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter gave the Cavaliers (45-29) a 115-113 advantage.

Max Strus scored 15 points and Darius Garland had 14 points and 12 assists. Jarrett Allen contributed 1