Philadelphia takes a 90-79 advantage into the fourth after VJ Edgecombe’s perfect shooting sparks a strong third quarter.
The 76ers carry a 90-79 lead into the fourth, with Philadelphia outscoring Chicago 26-20 in the third. The Sixers opened with a 30-23 first quarter, then the Bulls trimmed the gap by winning the second 36-34. VJ Edgecombe is perfect from the floor at 7-for-7 for 15 points, and he’s a game-best plus-13. Tyrese Maxey has 8 points and 7 assists, while Josh Giddey has 6 points and 9 assists for Chicago; the 6-1, No. 5 power-index Sixers are in front of the 1-5, No. 27 Bulls.
Key Performers
VJ Edgecombe (PHI): 15 points, 7-for-7 FG, plus-13 Tyrese Maxey (PHI): 8 points, 7 assists Josh Giddey (CHI): 6 points, 9 assists