76ers
BullsThe Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Sunday, November 8, at United Center in Chicago, IL.
The 76ers led 68-61 at halftime. They did the most damage in the second quarter, winning it 34-28. The biggest lead for the 76ers was 12 points; the Bulls led by as many as 7.
Top performers
Jaylen Brown led the 76ers with 29 points on 11-of-22 shooting, with 7 rebounds. Tyrese Maxey added 27 points and 7 assists. For the Bulls, Josh Giddey had 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting, with 7 rebounds and 15 assists. Matas Buzelis added 19 points and 5 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Josh Giddey (19 points, 7 rebounds and 15 assists); Joel Embiid (18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists). The Bulls bench outscored the 76ers reserves 36-18.
- Jaylen Brown (PHI): 29 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 11-22 FG, 35 MIN
- Tyrese Maxey (PHI): 27 PTS, 4 REB, 7 AST, 9-16 FG, 36 MIN
- LeBron James (PHI): 22 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST, 8-16 FG, 33 MIN
- Matas Buzelis (CHI): 19 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 6-10 FG, 31 MIN
- Josh Giddey (CHI): 19 PTS, 7 REB, 15 AST, 7-12 FG, 34 MIN
- Caleb Wilson (CHI): 18 PTS, 5 REB, 0 AST, 7-18 FG, 32 MIN
By the numbers
The 76ers shot 46.5% from the field (46-of-99) and went 14-of-34 from three-point range; the Bulls shot 52.3% and went 10-of-37 from deep. The 76ers won the rebounding battle 54-42. Assists: 76ers 30, Bulls 30.
Context
The 76ers improved to 9-2, while the Bulls fell to 1-8, their seventh loss in a row. The season series stands at 2-0 in favor of the 76ers.
Up next: the 76ers host the Raptors on Thursday, Nov 12; the Bulls host the Hawks on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 21,060 at United Center. Officials: Che Flores, Matt Myers and Tyler Ford.