Brown, Maxey and James Lead 76ers to Victory over Bulls with Combined 78 Points

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, | Updated: November 9, 2026

Matas Buzelis trying to block Tyrese Maxey

Key Takeaways:

Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and LeBron James combined for 78 points in Philadelphia’s 127-121 win against Chicago
LeBron James set a new career total as the all-time leading scorer against the Bulls with 1,897 points, surpassing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
The 76ers improved to 9-2, marking their best 11-game start since 2000-01, while the Bulls’ losing streak extended to seven games

Game Overview

On Sunday afternoon in Chicago, the Philadelphia 76ers were led by standout performances from Jaylen Brown, Tyrese Maxey and LeBron James, as they secured a 127-121 win against the slumping Bulls. Brown delivered 29 points, Maxey contributed 27, and James recorded a season-high 22 points, marking his most prolific scoring output in a Philadelphia uniform to date.

Joel Embiid bolstered the effort with 18 points and 10 rebounds, while VJ Edgecombe added 13 points for Philadelphia. The 76ers have now achieved a 9-2 record, their best opening over the first 11 games since their 10-1 start in the 2000-01 campaign, maintaining their position atop the Eastern Conference.

heading home with the W 🔥
@Bloom_Energy https://t.co/vw5tKAv5AZ
— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 8, 2026

Chicago’s Struggles Continue

The Bulls, continuing their difficult start to the season, suffered their seventh consecutive defeat and dropped to 1-8, equalling the third-worst nine-game start in franchise history. The only worse beginnings came in the 1967-68 (0-9) and 2004-05 seasons.

Josh Giddey led Chicago with 19 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds. Matas Buzelis also tallied 19, whilst Caleb Wilson contributed 18, Jalen Smith 17, Isaac Okoro 12, and Noa Essengue 10 points in support.

LeBron James Makes History

LeBron James’s impact extended beyond this game, as his three-pointer 3:15 into the contest vaulted him to 1,897 career points against the Bulls, eclipsing the previous mark held by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1,895 in 76 games) to become the all-time leading scorer versus Chicago. This occasion marked James’s 70th regular season appearance against the Bulls.

Jaylen Brown Faces Former Team Next

Brown, who converted 11 of 22 field goal attempts, is set to encounter his former team, the Boston Celtics, in an official game for the first time since his move to Philadelphia. While the two sides clashed during pre-season, Tuesday’s fixture in Philadelphia carries full regular-season significance.