Game Recap
The Chicago Bulls came back from a 24-point deficit to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-111 on Tuesday night. Josh Giddey had a triple-double with 29 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists, while Nikola Vucevic made a 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds remaining to seal the win.
Key Players’ Performance
Giddey is the first Bulls player to have back-to-back triple-doubles since Michael Jordan in 1989. He drove to the basket before hitting Vucevic with a pass for the corner 3 on the game’s decisive possession. Vucevic finished with 19 points and 10 rebounds. Isaac Okoro added 16. The Bulls held the Sixers to just 16 points in the fourth quarter.
First Quarter Dominance
The Sixers scored 45 points in the first to take an 18-point lead and stayed in front for the majority of the game. Tyrese Maxey scored 12 points on 4 of 6 shooting from 3-point range during the early offensive outburst.
The Bulls trailed by as many as 24 points late in the second quarter, but rallied to cut the deficit to 95-84 by the start of the fourth.
Fourth Quarter Comeback
Chicago continued chipping away, pulling within 111-110 on Giddey’s basket with 1:19 left. The two teams have been some of the best in the NBA during the season’s opening weeks. Chicago improved to 6-1 while Philadelphia fell to 5-2.
Top Scorers
Maxey led the 76ers with 39 points on 14 of 26 shooting, including 6 of 10 from 3-point range. Joel Embiid scored 20 and Kelly Oubre Jr. added 18. Rookie VJ Edgecombe had 12 points and 11 rebounds.
Halftime Performance
The popular halftime performer Red Panda made her NBA return at the game. The Chinese American — whose real name is Rong Niu — broke her wrist during a performance on July 1 and missed roughly four months.
Up Next
76ers: At Cleveland on Wednesday.
Bulls: At Milwaukee on Friday.
Conclusion
The Chicago Bulls’ comeback win over the Philadelphia 76ers was an exciting game that showcased the team’s determination and skill. With Giddey’s triple-double and Vucevic’s game-winning 3-pointer, the Bulls proved themselves to be a formidable opponent in the NBA.
FAQs
Q: Who led the 76ers in scoring?
A: Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 39 points.
Q: What was the score at the end of the first quarter?
A: The Sixers scored 45 points in the first quarter to take an 18-point lead.
Q: Who made the game-winning 3-pointer for the Bulls?
A: Nikola Vucevic made the game-winning 3-pointer with 3.2 seconds remaining.
Q: What is the Bulls’ current record?
A: The Bulls improved to 6-1 with the win over the 76ers.
