NBA · Quarter Summary
Jalen Smith's 12 Keep Chicago Within One of Philadelphia
November 8, 2026 · 9:07 PM
Smith’s hot start has Chicago close, but Philadelphia still holds a narrow edge early in the second.
On Sunday, Philadelphia took a 34-33 lead out of the first quarter and is up 36-35 early in the second, with both teams scoring two so far in the period. Jalen Smith has sparked Chicago with 12 points on 5-of-6 shooting in 9:08. Jaylen Brown has 10 for Philadelphia, while Joel Embiid has six points and five rebounds. The 76ers bring an 8-2 record and ninth-place power index into the game; the Bulls are 1-7 and ranked 27th.
Key Performers
Jalen Smith (CHI): 12 PTS, 5-for-6 FG, 1 BLK Jaylen Brown (PHI): 10 PTS, 4 REB Joel Embiid (PHI): 6 PTS, 5 REB