Maxey Scores 26 as Hot 76ers Beat Bulls 126-107 to Improve to 7-1 in Philadelphia
Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points and dished out 11 assists as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 126-107 on Monday night at Xfinity Mobile Arena, extending their winning streak to four games and improving to a league-leading 7-1. Maxey scored 15 of his points in the fourth quarter as Philadelphia pulled away late, while all five Sixers starters reached double figures.
Key Points
- Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points with 11 assists, including 15 fourth-quarter points, as Philadelphia beat Chicago 126-107.
- Jaylen Brown added 25 points and 11 rebounds, and VJ Edgecombe scored 21 points on 9-for-12 shooting.
- LeBron James posted 15 points, seven rebounds and nine assists, and Joel Embiid added 15 points and eight rebounds.
- Philadelphia improved to 7-1, leading the Eastern Conference, while Chicago fell to 1-6 after a fifth straight defeat.
- Rookie Caleb Wilson led Chicago with 24 points and seven rebounds in the losing effort.
What Happened
Philadelphia led 30-23 after the first quarter, but Chicago hit back to trail by just five at half-time, 64-59, and the game was still in the balance midway through the third quarter. The Sixers then took control, leading 90-79 after three quarters after outscoring the Bulls 26-20 in the period, and their biggest lead reached 17 points at 85-68. Chicago refused to go away: a Josh Giddey three-pointer cut the gap to 99-90 with 8:51 remaining, but Philadelphia answered decisively. Maxey's 25-foot three-pointer with 6:39 left made it 107-96, and the Sixers closed on a 13-3 run, with Maxey driving, Brown hitting two threes and Edgecombe adding a pull-up jumper, to lead 124-102 with 1:31 left.
Background: The East's Hottest Team Meets Its Coldest
Philadelphia arrived as the form team of the Eastern Conference, unbeaten at home in four of five games and riding a three-game winning streak, while Chicago arrived at 1-5 and desperate for a result. The contrast showed in the balance of the scoring: every Sixers starter scored at least 15 points, and Philadelphia shot 53 percent from the field, making 48 of 91 attempts, with 36 assists against just 14 turnovers. Chicago, by contrast, leaned heavily on rookie Caleb Wilson, who scored 24 points with seven rebounds, while Norman Powell added 18 and Giddey posted 13 points and 10 assists. The Bulls won neither the paint battle, outscored 62-54, nor the rebounding battle, beaten 47-42, and their fifth straight defeat left them at 1-6, level with Milwaukee at the foot of the East.
76ers Beat Bulls Behind Maxey's Fourth-Quarter Surge
Maxey was the difference when it mattered. After a quieter start, he took over in the final quarter, scoring 15 points and controlling the tempo as Philadelphia turned a nine-point lead into a rout. Brown's second double-double as a Sixer, 25 points and 11 rebounds with five assists, gave Philadelphia a second scoring hub, while Edgecombe's 21 points on efficient shooting punished every Chicago rotation. James, finishing plus-30 in 31 minutes with 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, steadied the offence, and Embiid's 15 points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes meant Chicago could never double-team one threat without paying for it elsewhere. The key stretch was an 8-0 run in which Embiid and James accounted for all the scoring, a burst that broke Chicago's resistance for good.
Reactions and Quotes
The night also produced one of the season's most talked-about moments, when James ran into the stands to slow down during a play and took a sip from a fan's glass of wine before returning to the court, an exchange that quickly went viral and was later discussed by James after the game. The fan was identified in reports as Troy Clemons. On the court, the talking point was Philadelphia's depth: with five starters in double figures and 36 assists, the Sixers look like a team that can hurt opponents in several ways at once. For Chicago, the frustration was familiar: a competitive first half, a third-quarter slide, and a fourth quarter in which the game slipped away against a better, deeper side. The Bulls will take heart from Wilson's emergence and Giddey's double-double, but moral victories will not change a 1-6 record, and the trip to New York already feels like an important early test of their resolve.
Why It Matters
At 7-1, Philadelphia now owns the best record in the East and the early-season momentum that comes with it, and the win underlined why: this is not a one-man team, but a side with scoring at every position and a bench that can sustain the pace. The four-game winning streak also gives the Sixers breathing room before a three-game road trip that will test them properly. For Chicago, the picture is bleaker: five straight defeats, a 1-6 record and a young roster still learning how to close games. Wilson's 24 points are a genuine bright spot, but the Bulls need wins, not just promise, before the season starts to drift.
What Happens Next
Philadelphia begins a three-game road trip on Wednesday against the Detroit Pistons, followed by Cleveland on Friday and a return trip to Chicago on Sunday. Chicago, meanwhile, visits the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, where the Bulls will look to end a losing run that has now stretched to five games.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score between the 76ers and Bulls?
Philadelphia won 126-107 at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Monday, 2 November 2026.
How many points did Tyrese Maxey score?
Maxey scored 26 points with 11 assists, including 15 points in the fourth quarter.
Who else stood out for Philadelphia?
Jaylen Brown had 25 points and 11 rebounds, VJ Edgecombe scored 21, and LeBron James and Joel Embiid each scored 15.
What are the teams' records now?
Philadelphia improved to 7-1 and leads the Eastern Conference, while Chicago fell to 1-6.
Who do the teams play next?
Philadelphia visits Detroit on Wednesday, and Chicago visits New York on Wednesday.
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