The Philadelphia 76ers extended their winning streak to four games with a 126-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 26 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, as the Eastern Conference leaders improved to 7-1.
Philadelphia had its full starting lineup available for the first time after back-to-back weekend wins over the New York Knicks and Charlotte Hornets without the five-man group of LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.
Brown finished with 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Edgecombe added 21 points on 9-of-12 shooting. James recorded 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and Embiid contributed 15 points and eight rebounds despite entering the game questionable with a foot injury.
The 76ers established control in the third quarter, outscoring Chicago 26-20 to turn a five-point halftime advantage into a 17-point lead. James’ layup made it 85-68 with just under five minutes remaining in the period.
Maxey then took over in the fourth. He scored on a drive to open the quarter before connecting from beyond the arc with 6:30 remaining, extending Philadelphia’s lead to 107-96. The guard finished with 11 assists and shot 10-of-15 from the field.
Caleb Wilson led Chicago with 24 points and seven rebounds, while Norman Powell added 18 points. Josh Giddey recorded 13 points and 10 assists, but the Bulls fell to 1-6 after suffering their fifth consecutive defeat.
Philadelphia shot 53% from the field and assisted on 36 of its 48 made baskets. Chicago finished at 43% shooting and committed 13 turnovers.
The Bulls visit the New York Knicks on Wednesday, while the 76ers travel to face the Detroit Pistons that night.
