Observations after well-balanced Sixers hold off Bulls

Observations after well-balanced Sixers hold off Bulls originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia

Still no losing streaks to speak of for the 2026-27 Sixers.

The Sixers earned a 127-121 win Sunday over the Bulls to wrap up a 2-1 road trip. They moved to 9-2 overall and Chicago fell to 1-8.

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Every Sixers starter scored in double figures.

Three reached the 20-point mark in Jaylen Brown (29 points), Tyrese Maxey (27 points) and LeBron James (22). Joel Embiid had 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Josh Giddey posted 19 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds for the Bulls.

The Sixers were without Adem Bona (cervical spine sprain), Dominick Barlow (lower back stress reaction) and Ariel Hukporti (right Achilles tendon tear). The Bulls’ absences included Norman Powell (right shoulder inflammation/soreness) and Zach Collins (respiratory illness).

Next on the Sixers’ schedule is a home game Tuesday night vs. the Celtics. Here are observations on their win over Chicago:

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Embiid sees one go down

Following his 0-for-9 night Friday in the Sixers’ loss to the Cavaliers, Embiid did not snap right back into form.

He was well short on his first shot attempt, a wide-open three-pointer. Embiid then failed to score in the post over Jalen Smith.

Embiid got a field goal to go at the 6:42 mark of the first quarter when he tipped in his own miss. However, Smith canned a three on the ensuing possession to give Chicago a 23-16 lead.

James committed two early turnovers, although he did sink a corner three-pointer during a fast-paced first quarter. VJ Edgecombe added two long-range jumpers in the first.

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Entering Sunday, the Sixers’ minus-9.6 net rating in the first quarter ranked 27th in the NBA. They managed to hold a one-point lead in Chicago after the first.

Walker, Sixers shine on the boards

The Sixers’ offensive rebounding was their greatest strength in the first quarter. They poured in 17 second-chance points. Embiid had four offensive boards in the opening frame.

Jabari Walker assumed backup center duties for the second straight game without Bona. He picked up where Embiid left off on the glass, grabbing seven…

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