Maxey, James lead Philadelphia 76ers to 7-1 start with 126-107 victory
over Chicago Bulls
[November 03, 2026]
By AARON BRACY
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 15 of his
game-high 26 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James had 15 points,
nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their
fourth in a row, 126-107 over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.
The 76ers’ star-studded starting lineup of James, Jaylen Brown, Joel
Embiid, Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe was together after the quintet didn’t
play in back-to-back weekend wins over the Knicks on Friday and at
Charlotte on Saturday. |
Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey goes up to dunk during the first half
of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Monday, Nov. 2,
2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola) |
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Embiid, who was questionable entering the contest due to a foot
injury, had 15 points and eight rebounds but wasn’t needed in
the fourth quarter. Brown had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and
Edgecombe netted 21 points. Maxey added 11 assists as Eastern
Conference-leading Philadelphia improved to 7-1.
Rookie Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 pick in the draft, scored 24
points to pace the Bulls, who have lost five straight. Norman
Powell contributed 18 points.
The 76ers took control in the third quarter, extending their
five-point halftime lead to 17, 85-68, on James’ layup with just
under five minutes left in the period. James wowed the crowd
throughout the night, including when he converted a three-point
play to give Philadelphia a 16-point cushion with 5:40
remaining.
James had seven assists in the first half, including two nearly
full-court bounce passes to Edgecombe for easy finishes.
Maxey heated up in the final period after a relatively quiet
first three quarters. He opened the fourth by scoring on a drive
and continued in attack mode. His 3-pointer with 6 1/2 minutes
to play gave Philadelphia a 107-96 advantage.
Up next
Bulls: At Knicks on Wednesday night.
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