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11/02 21:11 CST Maxey, James lead Philadelphia 76ers to 7-1 start with 126-107
victory over Chicago Bulls
Maxey, James lead Philadelphia 76ers to 7-1 start with 126-107 victory over
Chicago Bulls
By AARON BRACY
Associated Press
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.
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.
76ers: At Pistons on Wednesday night.
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