Key Takeaways:
- Tyrese Maxey tallied 15 of his game-high 26 points in the final quarter
- LeBron James recorded 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in Philadelphia’s 126-107 victory
- The Bulls suffered their fifth consecutive loss, with rookie Caleb Wilson leading them on 24 points
Philadelphia’s Dominant Line-up Returns in Style
The Philadelphia 76ers’ headline-grabbing starting five of LeBron James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe were reunited on court after sitting out the previous two matchups, both wins for the Sixers over the Knicks and Hornets at the weekend. Their presence was immediately felt as Philadelphia extended their winning streak to four, improving their Eastern Conference-leading record to 7-1 with a convincing 126-107 result over the struggling Chicago Bulls.
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— Philadelphia 76ers (@sixers) November 3, 2026
Key Performances and Turning Point
Tyrese Maxey spearheaded the 76ers’ offence, delivering 15 of his 26 points during an explosive fourth quarter. Alongside scoring, Maxey also contributed 11 assists. LeBron James impressed across all facets, finishing with 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and energised the crowd with his highlight-reel playmaking – notably dishing out two nearly full-court bounce passes to VJ Edgecombe for uncontested scores. Jaylen Brown added 25 points and 11 rebounds, while Edgecombe contributed 21 points. Joel Embiid, playing through a foot injury, notched 15 points and eight rebounds before being rested in the final period.
Chicago’s Slide Continues
For Chicago, rookie Caleb Wilson, taken as the No. 4 pick in the draft, registered a team-high 24 points. Norman Powell provided support with 18 points, but the Bulls could not halt their run of defeats, now extended to five games.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyrese Maxey | Philadelphia 76ers | 26 | 4 | 11 |
| Jaylen Brown | Philadelphia 76ers | 25 | 11 | 5 |
| VJ Edgecombe | Philadelphia 76ers | 21 | 3 | 5 |
| LeBron James | Philadelphia 76ers | 15 | 7 | 9 |
| Joel Embiid | Philadelphia 76ers | 15 | 8 | 3 |
| Caleb Wilson | Chicago Bulls | 24 | 7 | 4 |
| Norman Powell | Chicago Bulls | 18 | 3 | 0 |
Game Flow and Key Moments
The 76ers seized control in the third quarter, stretching their slim five-point halftime margin to a 17-point lead (85-68) after LeBron James found the basket with just under five minutes remaining in the period. James’ creative play energised the arena and his three-point play extended Philadelphia’s advantage to 16 points with 5:40 left in the match. Maxey ignited for the Sixers in the fourth, punctuated by a drive and a crucial three-pointer with six and a half minutes left, putting the hosts ahead 107-96 and dashing any hopes of a Bulls comeback.
Looking Ahead
Chicago will seek to end their losing streak on Wednesday night when they visit the New York Knicks, while the 76ers head to Detroit to face the Pistons the same evening.
