Cleveland Cavaliers took the lineal NBA belt on November 6, 2026, beating Philadelphia 76ers 119–95 at home. It is reign 3,248 in the belt's history and the 85th for the franchise.
Philadelphia 76ers had held it since October 30, 2026: 7 days and 3 defenses.
Cleveland Cavaliers last held the belt in 2025–26, 171 days before this one; that reign lasted 2 days with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 1 day and 0 defenses, ending November 7, 2026 against New York Knicks.
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