Philadelphia took control with a seven-point halftime lead and withstood Chicago’s push to secure a road win on Sunday.
Philadelphia held off Chicago 127-121 on Sunday, building a seven-point halftime lead that held up under pressure. The 76ers led 68-61 at the break, then absorbed a 32-31 Bulls edge in the third before both teams scored 28 in the fourth. Jaylen Brown led Philadelphia with 29 points on 11-of-22 shooting, seven rebounds, four assists, one steal, no blocks and one turnover. Tyrese Maxey added 27 points on 9-of-16 shooting with four rebounds, seven assists, no steals, no blocks and one turnover. LeBron James scored 22 on 8-of-16 shooting, adding five rebounds, five assists, one steal, no blocks and three turnovers; Joel Embiid had 18 points on 7-of-19, 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals, no blocks and two turnovers. Josh Giddey paced Chicago’s playmaking with 19 points on 7-of-12 shooting, seven rebounds, 15 assists, one steal, no blocks and five turnovers. Matas Buzelis also scored 19, shooting 6-of-10 with five rebounds, two assists, no steals, one block and no turnovers, but the Bulls couldn’t close the gap.
Key Performers
Jaylen Brown, 76ers: 29 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists; 11-of-22 FG Tyrese Maxey, 76ers: 27 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists; 9-of-16 FG Josh Giddey, Bulls: 19 points, 7 rebounds, 15 assists; 7-of-12 FG
Standings Impact
Philadelphia is 9-2 and ranks sixth in the power index, up from ninth. Chicago is 1-8 and ranks 30th, down from 27th.
DYMA Insight
Philadelphia’s leading scorers supplied 98 points, while Giddey’s 15 assists kept Chicago’s offense moving. His five turnovers were a costly counterpoint in a six-point finish.