76ers pull away late, beat Bulls 126-107 for 6-1 start

Player of the game

Jaylen Brown 25 PTS, 11 REB, 5 AST

8.7

The 76ers beat the Bulls 126-107 at Xfinity Mobile Arena and moved to 6-1. Chicago stayed close for most of the night, then lost the game in the fourth quarter.

Philadelphia led 30-23 after one. Chicago won the second quarter 36-34 to stay in range. The 76ers took the third 26-20 and kept control. Still, the Bulls were within 101-111 in the fourth. Then the 76ers closed on a 13-1 run, stretching the margin to 102-124 and ending the game as a contest. They outscored Chicago 36-28 in the period.

Jaylen Brown was the player of the game with 25 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists. Tyrese Maxey led the scoring with 26 and added 11 assists. Caleb Wilson paced the Bulls with 24 points and 7 rebounds, and Josh Giddey had 10 assists. Chicago fell to 1-5.

Chirp's Sim gave the 76ers a 68% chance before the game, and they delivered.

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