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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls, 127-121, on Sunday afternoon at the United Center to improve to an NBA-best 9-2 on the season.
The Sixers shot 41.2% from 3-point range, going 14-for-34, while also pulling down a season-high 54 rebounds, including 20 offensive boards. Philadelphia outscored Chicago, 33-12, in second-chance points.
Jaylen Brown led all scorers with 29 points (11-22 fg, 2-6 3fg, 5-8 ft) as the Sixers’ starters combined for 109 points in the victory. Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points (9-16 fg, 3-7 3fg, 6-6 ft), while LeBron James posted a season-high 22 points (8-16 fg, 2-5 3fg, 4-5 ft).
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Joel Embiid recorded a double-double with 18 points (7-19 fg, 0-2 3fg, 4-4 ft) and 10 rebounds, including eight offensive boards, while VJ Edgecombe added 13 points (4-10 fg, 3-6 3fg, 2-2 ft).
Jabari Walker led the bench with nine points and a game-high 11 rebounds, including five offensive rebounds, in 19 minutes.
NEXT UP: The Philadelphia 76ers return home to face the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. EST on NBC, Peacock, NBC Sports Philadelphia and 97.5 The Fanatic.