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Philadelphia -- The Cavaliers had their mojo working in Friday night's 105-97 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers in Wachovia Center. Just ask coach Mike Brown.

Speaking of the fourth-quarter effort that helped the short-handed Cavs rally from a 17-point halftime deficit, Brown said, "I did not want to mess with that team's mojo. Is that the right word? Mojo?"

That was the right word, according to Larry Hughes.

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Philadelphia- LeBron James took the night off Friday.

On the advice of team doctors, James rested his sprained right big toe and did not play in the 105-97 victory over the 76ers. James, who missed his first game this season, is listed as day to day for Sunday afternoon's game against Phoenix at The Q.

"It feels a lot better because I was able to take yesterday off and take today off, but it is definitely a little sore," James said. "I feel like I am not 100 percent. I think with time and rest, it's going to continue to get better. If it was a playoff game Sunday, I would be out there. Right now I am trying to play it day by day and see how I feel on Sunday."

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PHILADELPHIA - This edition of the Cavaliers hasn't exactly been keen on taking advantage of chances in this fast-unfolding season.

Although Friday was wrapped in disheartening news, it was another such opportunity for the team. It was one they didn't let slip past.

LeBron James was out with a concussed toe, which could've been devastating to a team playing on the road with a losing streak against a streaking opponent. Instead of pouting, though, the Cavs rallied as a unit and ended up piecing together a chemistry-building victory.

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Looking for their third win in a row for the first time since beginning the season 3-0, the 76ers faced Cleveland last night at the Wachovia Center just two days after beating the Cavaliers on the road in double overtime.

There was one difference for the Cavs in the rematch, and it was a huge one: Cleveland took the floor with all-star forward LeBron James sidelined by a sore big toe. He had sprained the toe playing more than 53 minutes against the Sixers on Wednesday.

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