Two games, two wins for the new-look Philadelphia 76ers to start the 2026-27 NBA season.

The Sixers followed their season-opening win over the defending-champion New York Knicks with a 114-106 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in their home opener. It wasn't easy. In fact, it required a franchise-record 29-point comeback , but the Sixers persevered and they now sit perfect after two tough tests to kick off the campaign.

Here's a look at two things that we learned about Sixers in the second game of the season.

The 76ers are resilient

The first half of the game against the Cavaliers went about as poorly as possible for the Sixers. The Xfinity Mobile Arena in South Philadelphia was packed with fans exploding with excitement for the first home game of the season, and by the second quarter they were booing their own team .…