Conference Rivalry: Philadelphia 76ers Face Off Against Chicago Bulls
The Matchup
The Philadelphia 76ers (6-15, 13th in the Eastern Conference) will take on the Chicago Bulls (10-14, 10th in the Eastern Conference) on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST in Chicago.
Bulls Aim to Bounce Back
The Bulls are looking to bounce back from a tough loss and are led by Nikola Vucevic. They are 8-7 in Eastern Conference games and are second in the Eastern Conference with 29.4 assists per game, led by Josh Giddey averaging 6.7.
76ers Struggling on the Road
The 76ers, on the other hand, are struggling on the road, with a 2-9 record in games decided by 10 points or more. They are 6-8 in conference play and are shooting 43.9% from the field this season, 4.8 percentage points lower than the Bulls have given up to their opponents (48.7%).
Top Performers
Zach LaVine is scoring 21.8 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Bulls, while Tyrese Maxey is averaging 24.3 points, 4.6 assists, and 2.1 steals for the 76ers.
Recent Form
The Bulls have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, averaging 126.0 points, 42.7 rebounds, 30.7 assists, 6.6 steals, and 5.3 blocks per game while shooting 51.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 123.5 points per game.
The 76ers have gone 4-6 in their last 10 games, averaging 103.8 points, 38.5 rebounds, 22.2 assists, 10.3 steals, and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 44.9% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.6 points.
Injuries
The Bulls will be without Patrick Williams, who is out with a foot injury. The 76ers will be without Adem Bona, who is day-to-day with a knee injury, and Joel Embiid, who is also day-to-day with a knee injury.
Conclusion
This matchup between the Bulls and the 76ers promises to be an exciting one, with both teams looking to bounce back from recent losses. The Bulls will be looking to continue their strong play at home, while the 76ers will be looking to improve their road record.
FAQs
Q: What is the current record for the Philadelphia 76ers?
A: The Philadelphia 76ers are currently 6-15, 13th in the Eastern Conference.
Q: What is the current record for the Chicago Bulls?
A: The Chicago Bulls are currently 10-14, 10th in the Eastern Conference.
Q: Who is leading the Bulls in scoring?
A: Zach LaVine is leading the Bulls in scoring, averaging 21.8 points per game.
Q: Who is leading the 76ers in scoring?
A: Tyrese Maxey is leading the 76ers in scoring, averaging 24.3 points per game.
