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Observations after well-balanced Sixers hold off Bulls

Three Sixers reached the 20-point mark Sunday in a win over the Bulls.

By Noah Levick · NBC Sports Philadelphia

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 4:20 PM

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The Philadelphia 76ers held off the Chicago Bulls for a 127-121 road victory.
Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey added 27, and LeBron James contributed 22 points for Philadelphia.
Joel Embiid recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the win.

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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Sunday to finish a 2-1 road trip and advance to 9-2 on the season. Jaylen Brown led the Sixers with 29 points, while Tyrese Maxey scored 27 points and LeBron James added 22 points. Joel Embiid also contributed a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds in the balanced victory.

Chicago, who fell to 1-8, was led by Josh Giddey with 19 points, 15 assists, and seven rebounds. Despite a late rally sparked by Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson cutting the deficit to three points, Philadelphia executed down the stretch with clutch free throws and key plays from Maxey and Embiid to secure the win.

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