Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey scored a combined 56 points as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 127-121 on Sunday at United Center.
The 76ers led by as many as 12 points. The lead changed hands 9 times.
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For Philadelphia, Jaylen Brown finished with 29 points, seven rebounds and four assists, Tyrese Maxey added 27 points, four rebounds and seven assists, while LeBron James chipped in 22 points, five rebounds and five assists.
For Chicago, Matas Buzelis had 19 points and five rebounds, and Josh Giddey added 19 points, seven rebounds and 15 assists for a double-double.
The 76ers improved to 9-2. The Bulls fell to 1-8.
The 76ers are first in the Atlantic Division. Philadelphia is 4-1 at home and 5-1 away from home. The Bulls sit fourth in the Central Division and have lost seven straight. Chicago is 0-3 at home and 1-5 away from home. The 76ers lead the season series 2-0. Philadelphia won the first meeting 126-107 on Nov. 2.
The 76ers are back in action when they host the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 8:00 p.m. ET. The Bulls are back in action when they host the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
