The previous game faced Heat . In the absence of James Harden, the 76ers scored the lowest 82 points of the season, and were tragically interrupted by repairs and five consecutive victories. Today, he returned to the home court to face Bulls . Harden announced his comeback and the 76ers also restarted their victory mode.
Joel Embiid started a big kill, as if he was in a no-man's realm. He made 15 of 27 shots in the game, including 12 of 16 free throws, 43 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals and 2 assists. This is his 10th time breaking 40 points this season. Although Harden made only 5 of 15 shots, he still contributed 16 points, 14 assists and 8 rebounds. The two teamed up to lead the 76ers to defeat the Bulls 121-106, and swept his opponents in 4 games of the season.
Tyrese Maxey scored 17 points, Georges Niang scored 14 points, and Matisse Thybulle scored 12 points.
Vucevic (Nikola Vucevic) was absent due to injury, but relying on DeRozan to score 15 points alone, the Bulls still bit the score in the first half and fell behind their opponents by 6 points; in the third quarter, Embiid opened fire with all his energy, making 19 points from 7 of 10 shots in a single quarter, helping the team to open the 17-point gap. The 76ers, who maintained a gap of 10 points, launched another fierce attack in the fourth quarter. Although Zach LaVine continued to grab points and tried to catch up, the Bulls were still unable to make up for the situation.
Bulls have faced the top three in the East District such as the Heat, 76ers and Bucks and , and have lost 9 consecutive losses.
LaVine scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, DeRozan scored 23 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists; Coby White contributed 19 points on the bench, Ayo Dosunmu scored 11 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds and 2 steals, Thompson scored 13 points and 9 rebounds with the starting center.
