CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Cavs turn back the clock Wednesday night against the Sixers, bringing the early 2000s roaring back to life.

Before player introductions, the nostalgia already began to seep in.

Players and coaches alike prepared knowing that the Classic Edition uniforms mean more to the fanbase than could be quantified by jersey sales.

Navy, wine and gold. The same colors LeBron James wore when he first took flight. The same palette that carried Cleveland to its first-ever NBA Finals.

But it wasn’t just a jersey reveal. It was a hardwood time capsule with history integrated in every inch.

The Cavs paired their throwback uniforms with a matching Classic Edition court. The throwback logo at center court gleamed under the arena lights, tying together past and present.

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