Cleveland, OH
Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers Prediction, 2/12/2024 Preview and Pick
Game: Philadelphia 76ers vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Date: Monday, February 12, 2024
Location: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, OH
TV: Bally Sports Ohio
Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse is the location where the Cleveland Cavaliers (35-16) will try to beat the Philadelphia 76ers (31-21) on Monday.
The 76ers faced off with the Wizards and notched a win by a score of 119-113 in their last game. Regarding personal fouls, the 76ers finished with 18 and the Wizards accounted for 23 personal fouls. They also converted 13 out of their 35 attempts from beyond the arc. Washington finished the contest at 76.2% when shooting free throws by converting 16 of 21 attempts. Moreover, Washington snagged 39 boards (7 offensive, 32 defensive) and had 4 blocked shots. Washington dished out 28 assists and had 7 steals for the game. In terms of defending, Philadelphia allowed their opponent to shoot 48.8% from the field on 42 of 86 shooting. They also doled out 28 assists in the game as well as forcing the opposition into 15 turnovers and having 8 steals. With respect to hauling in boards, they earned a total of 48 with 13 of them being of the offensive variety. When they shot from the free throw line, the 76ers buried 15 of their 23 attempts for a percentage of 65.2%. Philadelphia walked away from the game having earned a 48.0% FG percentage (48 out of 100) and knocked down 8 out of their 27 shots from beyond the arc.
Tyrese Maxey is one guy who was a contributor for this contest. Maxey finished 44.0% from the floor and also totaled 7 dimes. He saw the court for 36 mins and also grabbed 9 rebounds. He notched 28 points on 11 of 25 shooting.
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Philadelphia enters this matchup with a win-loss record of 31-21 this season. They average 118.5 pts per contest (9th in basketball) while shooting 47.3% from the floor. The 76ers are shooting 36.0% on 3-point shots (591 of 1,643) and 82.9% from the free throw line. As a unit, Philadelphia is pulling down 43.3 rebounds per contest and has 1,290 assists so far this season, which is 27th in the league in terms of passing. They turn the ball over 11.9 times per contest and as a squad are committing 20.8 personal fouls per game.
On the defensive end, the 76ers are forcing 14.5 turnovers every game while drawing 20.1 fouls. They rank 11th in the league in allowing assists to the opposition with 1,375 surrendered so far this year. The 76ers defensively are giving up a FG percentage of 47.2% (2,153 of 4,558) and they relinquish 44.1 boards per game as a squad. They are giving up 35.0% from 3-point land and they are 14th in the NBA in points per game allowed (113.9).
When they last stepped on the court, the Cavaliers took home the win by a final score of 119-95 when they faced the Raptors. The Cavaliers were able to snag 33 defensive rebounds and 14 offensive rebounds for a total of 47 in the matchup. They coughed it up 10 times, while recording 5 steals for the contest. The Raptors committed 14 personal fouls for this contest which got the Cavaliers to the free throw line for a total of 13 attempts. They were able to knock down 9 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 69.2%. When it comes to shots from beyond the perimeter, Cleveland knocked down 14 out of 41 tries (34.1%). When the final whistle blew, the Cavaliers walked away from this one shooting 48 for 92 from the field which had them shooting 52.2%. The Cavaliers permitted the Raptors to bury 35 of their 87 tries from the floor which left them with a shooting percentage of 40.2% in the game. They went 29.0% from behind the 3-point line by shooting 9 out of 31 and ended up going 16 out of 23 from the free throw line (69.6%). Concerning rebounding, Cleveland permitted Toronto to snag 40 in total (12 on the offensive side).
Jarrett Allen pitched in for the Cavaliers for this contest. Allen recorded 18 points in his 30 mins of playing time and accumulated 2 dimes in this game. He made 9 out of 12 for the contest for a rate of 75.0%, and had 15 rebounds.
Cleveland has a record of 35-16 for the year. The Cavaliers commit 18.6 fouls every game and they shoot 77.1% from the charity stripe. They are dishing out assists 27.1 times per contest (11th in the league) and they are turning it over 13.6 times per game. Cleveland has accounted for 5,860 points on the season (114.9 per game) and they snag 45.2 boards per game. As an offensive team, the Cavaliers are hitting on 48.3% from the field, which ranks 10th in basketball.
The Cavaliers on the defensive end are ranked 2nd in basketball in points given up per game with 109.0. They are forcing their opponents into 14.0 turnovers on a nightly basis and have allowed teams to shoot 45.3% from the field (4th in the league). The Cleveland defense allows 35.6% on shots from behind the 3-point line (614 of 1,727) and opponents are converting on 78.1% of their shots from the charity stripe. They give up 24.2 dimes and 42.1 rebounds every game, which has them ranked 2nd and 8th in the league.
Who will win tonight’s NBA game against the spread?
Guy Bruhn’s Pick: Take Philadelphia
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CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Several schools throughout Ohio were placed on lockdown on Wednesday due to threats.
ROCKY RIVER CITY SCHOOLS
Rocky River High School got a phone call at approximately 10:53 a.m. threatening the safety of the school.
The Rocky River Police Department said the caller said they were heading to the school with weapons, RRPD later shared in a press conference.
Police officers teamed up by mutual aid swiftly arrived to ensure no unauthorized persons were on campus, RRPD stated.
“Rooms were cleared and no dangers were located,” RRPD said. “There are no indications that there was ever any danger to any of the students, staff or buildings of the district.”
Parents told 19 News their kids sent them pictures of officers walking through the halls with rifles.
Rocky River High School will have early dismissal as there will be a heavy police presence in and around the Rocky River Schools for the rest of Wednesday and throughout the week, according to RRPD.
Students who drive were expected to be released by 12:30 p.m., while students who walk or are picked up by parents were released at 1 p.m., RRPD shared.
RRPD called the phone call a swatting incident, and said “any person or people behind hoax threat calls will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”
Chief George Lichman says they are working with other agencies to find out who made the call. They said the number that popped up was not local. They do not know at this time if it was an incorrect number or a computerized message.
Chief Lichman says he doesn’t believe the school system has experienced a swatting call before.
There will be additional officers on campus throughout the week.
AUBURN CAREER CENTER
Auburn Career Center in Lake County’s Concord Township received a threat over the phone at approximately 10:16 a.m., Lake County Sheriff Frank Leonbruno stated.
Deputies were immediately sent to the school to assist the School Resource Officer in the investigation as a lockdown was implemented as a precaution.
Auburn Career Center shared at 12:55 p.m. that a thorough investigation determined the threat to be not credible, and all students were safely dismissed and left the building, which remained guarded by deputies.
All afternoon and evening classes for both high school and adult education scheduled for Wednesday have been canceled in light of the morning’s event.
“We want to thank the Lake County Sheriff’s Office for their immediate response and partnership during this situation,” said Superintendent Joe Glavan. “I also want to thank our staff and students for following procedures and doing exactly what was necessary to ensure everyone’s safety. While this threat was ultimately deemed not credible, we will always prioritize the safety of our students and staff.”
Leonbruno confirmed there is no active threat at Auburn Career Center, but the incident remains under investigation.
SHAKER HEIGHTS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Shaker Heights High School briefly went under lockdown as a precaution during Pre-ACT and ACT testing after getting a call of a possible bomb threat outside of the building, Shaker Schools stated.
Shaker Schools also said Fernway and Onaway elementary schools briefly went into a lockdown.
Shaker Heights Police Department officers are at the high school and “have not found any evidence of a credible threat,” Shaker Schools stated.
FBI CLEVELAND
FBI Cleveland shared the following statement in regards to their response to the Northeast Ohio school swatting incidents:
OTTAWA HILLS LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
In the Toledo area, Ottawa Hills Superintendent Adam Fineske said a call for a bomb threat came in at 10:45 a.m., targeting the Junior/Senior High School, stating “Bombs all over the school and coming with guns.”
Toledo Police K-9 units swept the school and nothing was found.
BOWLING GREEN CITY SCHOOLS
Bowling Green High School was also affected by the treats and placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure just before noon.
INDIAN HILL EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Indian Hill High School in Cincinnati evacuated students and staff around 11 a.m. on Wednesday with the help of Indian Hill Rangers after getting a potential bomb threat.
Indian Hill Middle School was evacuated as a precaution.
MASON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mason High School received a threatening phone call on Wednesday morning, Mason City Schools confirmed.
The Mason Police Department and Campus Safety team determined it was safe to resume normal school operations at 11:44 a.m. when law enforcement confirmed there was no credible threat to the schools, Mason City Schools stated.
CINCINNATI PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Cincinnati Public Schools’ Walnut Hills High School was under lock-in after receiving a bomb threat.
The lock-in was lifted after Cincinnati police cleared the area, and school resumed normal operations.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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Cleveland, OH
Medical examiner releases new details about bodies of 2 young girls found in suitcases near Cleveland school
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner released new information about the bodies of two young girls found in suitcases in Cleveland’s South Collinwood neighborhood.
On Wednesday morning, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner confirmed through DNA that the two girls are half-siblings.
At this time, they have not been positively identified, and no further information is available while the investigation is ongoing.
In a news conference on Tuesday, Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd confirmed the bodies of two young girls were found in suitcases on the city’s East Side on Monday evening.
Cleveland police were called just after 6 p.m. to a field in the area of East 163rd and Midland Avenue for a suspected dead body.
According to police sources, a man was walking his dog in the area, for the first time in a while, due to the snow, and the dog hit on the scent.
The man immediately called 911.
“The officers responded out and located a deceased individual that was in a shallow grave inside of a suitcase,” said Chief Todd.
When officers and homicide detectives got to the scene, Todd said they found the second body nearby.
According to the chief, both suitcases were partially buried in shallow graves. She said the victims had been there quite some time.
“It is traumatic for everyone. It is traumatic for those who live in the area to know that this was right there at their doorstep,” said Todd.
Authorities said one victim is believed to be 8-and-a-half to 13 years old and the other is believed to be 10-and-a-half to 14 years old.
“Locally, we have no reports of missing children to match these identifications. We are checking statewide as well. We have assistance from our state, federal and local partners,” said Todd.
Detectives are checking with state and federal partners as well.
This crime scene is located near Ginn Academy in the city’s South Collinwood neighborhood.
Police said the investigation remains in its very early stages and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to public safety.
If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Cleveland Police Homicide Unit at 216-623-5464.
Tips can remain anonymous.
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Cleveland, OH
Bodies of 2 young girls found in suitcases in Cleveland’s South Collinwood neighborhood
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police Chief Dorothy Todd on Tuesday confirmed the bodies of two young girls were found in suitcases on the city’s East Side Monday evening.
Cleveland police were called just after 6 p.m. to a field in the area of East 163rd and Midland Avenue for a suspected dead body.
According to police sources, a man was walking his dog in the area, for the first time in awhile due to the snow, and the dog hit on the scent.
The man immediately called 911.
“The officers responded out and located a deceased individual that was in a shallow grave inside of a suitcase,” said Chief Todd.
When officers and homicide detectives got to the scene, Todd said they found the second body nearby.
According to the chief, both suitcases were partially buried in shallow graves. She said the victims had been there quite some time.
“It is traumatic for everyone. It is traumatic for those who live in the area to know that this was right there at their door step,” said Todd.
Authorities said one victim is believed to be 8-and-a-half to 13 years old and the other is believed to be 10-and-a-half to 14 years old.
There is no indication at this time on their identities, according to police.
“locally we have no reports of missing children to match these identifications. We are checking statewide as well. We have assistance from our state federal and local partners,” said Todd.
Detectives are checking with state and federal partners as well.
The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner has taken custody of the bodies and will conduct further examination to determine the cause of death.
This crime scene is located near Ginn Academy in the city’s South Collinwood neighborhood.
Police said the investigation remains in its very early stages and there is no indication of an ongoing threat to public safety.
If anyone has any information, they are asked to call the Cleveland Police Homicide Unit at 216-623-5464.
Tips can remain anonymous.
Copyright 2026 WOIO. All rights reserved.
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