76ers Beat Bulls 126-107 Behind Maxey’s 26 Points, 11 Assists

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls 126-107 on Monday, November 2, 2026, as Tyrese Maxey led all scorers with 26 points and added 11 assists. Philadelphia shot 52.7% from the field and outscored Chicago 62-48 after halftime at Xfinity Mobile Arena to improve to 7-1.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Philadelphia Opens a Seven-Point Lead

The 76ers outscored the Bulls 30-23 in the opening quarter, establishing an early advantage at home. It gave Philadelphia a cushion before Chicago produced its highest-scoring period of the night.

Second Quarter: Chicago Keeps It Close

The Bulls answered with 36 second-quarter points, outscoring Philadelphia by two. The 76ers still delivered 34 points in the period and entered halftime ahead 64-59, leaving Chicago within five despite Philadelphia’s productive opening half.

Third Quarter: 76ers Create Separation

Philadelphia held Chicago to 20 points in the third while scoring 26. That six-point advantage extended the lead to 90-79 entering the fourth, turning a close halftime margin into a double-digit cushion.

Fourth Quarter: Philadelphia Finishes Strong

The 76ers matched their highest-scoring quarter with 36 points in the fourth, outpacing Chicago’s 28. Philadelphia won the second half by 14 points and completed the 19-point victory without overtime.

Key Performers

• Tyrese Maxey, Philadelphia: Maxey delivered 26 points and 11 assists, leading the game in scoring and Philadelphia in assists while recording a double-double.
• Jaylen Brown, Philadelphia: Brown collected a team-high 11 rebounds, helping the 76ers finish with a 47-42 advantage on the boards.
• Caleb Wilson, Chicago: Wilson led the Bulls with 24 points and seven rebounds, adding four steals in a productive all-around performance.
• Josh Giddey, Chicago: Giddey recorded a team-high 10 assists, accounting for 10 of Chicago’s 26 assists.

NerdSports Stat: Philadelphia’s 74-56 advantage in points from two-point field goals accounted for 18 of its 19-point winning margin. The teams were separated by just one point when three-pointers and free throws were combined.

Game Analysis: Efficiency and Passing Set Philadelphia Apart

Philadelphia’s offensive efficiency was the clearest difference. The 76ers made 48 of 91 field-goal attempts, compared with Chicago’s 38 of 89. They also recorded 36 assists on those 48 baskets, meaning 75% of their made field goals were assisted.

The advantage extended beyond the arc. Philadelphia went 11-for-31 from three-point range, shooting 35.5%, while Chicago finished 10-for-38 at 26.3%. The Bulls attempted seven more threes but made one fewer, limiting their ability to close the gap.

Chicago earned more free-throw attempts, taking 32 to Philadelphia’s 27, but converted only 21 for a 65.6% mark. The 76ers were not especially efficient at the line either, making 19 of 27, yet Chicago’s additional opportunities yielded only a two-point scoring advantage there.

The decisive stretch came after halftime. Philadelphia reduced Chicago’s scoring from 59 first-half points to 48 in the second half while increasing its own output from 64 to 62 only slightly. The result was a steady expansion of the lead, supported by better shooting and a five-rebound edge.

What’s Next for the 76ers and Bulls?

Philadelphia improved to 7-1 overall and 4-1 at home, continuing its strong early-season start in the Eastern Conference. Chicago fell to 1-6 overall and 1-4 on the road. Both teams return to action Wednesday, November 4: the 76ers host the Detroit Pistons at 4:00 p.m. PST, while the Bulls host the New York Knicks at 4:30 p.m. PST.

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