Balanced 76ers Beat Bulls to Improve to 7-1
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 126-107 on November 2, moving to 7-1. Tyrese Maxey, Jaylen Brown and VJ Edgecombe led the way, while Adem Bona had a difficult outing.
The Philadelphia 76ers opened November with a 126-107 victory over the Chicago Bulls on November 2, extending their strong start to the season. All five Philadelphia starters scored at least 15 points for the first time this season, and the win lifted the team’s record to 7-1.
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 26 points and 11 assists, making 10 of 15 shots. He is averaging more points per game than last season and ranks third in the NBA in scoring, behind Luka Doncic and Stephen Curry.
Jaylen Brown added 25 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, shooting nine for 15 from the field. Coach Nick Nurse praised Brown’s toughness and his contribution to winning plays. VJ Edgecombe scored a season-best 21 points, made nine of 12 shots and finished with five assists, collected three boards, stole the ball once and blocked one shot. His plus-31 was the highest on the team.
Center Adem Bona struggled in 14 minutes. He had six rebounds, three points and a block, but also committed five fouls and two turnovers, and made one of four shots. Philadelphia was outscored by eight points during his time on court. The team has been outscored in six of the eight games when Bona has played, putting his place in the rotation under pressure as the 76ers continue adjusting to their roster.