Game Overview: Philadelphia 76ers vs. Chicago Bulls

The game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls took place on December 26, 2025 (often listed in some sources as late December 26/early December 27 depending on timezone). It was played at the United Center in Chicago

Final Score: Chicago Bulls 109 – Philadelphia 76ers 102
The Bulls extended their winning streak with a strong fourth-quarter performance (28-17), overcoming a close contest to secure the victory and sweep the early season series against the 76ers.

Where to Watch (or Rewatch)
Live Broadcast: Amazon Prime Video (national), NBC Sports Philadelphia (local for 76ers fans), Chicago Sports Network (CHSN, local for Bulls fans).
Streaming/On-Demand: Available on Amazon Prime Video replays, NBA League Pass (for full game archives or highlights), or services like Fubo (with free trial options for live/recaps).

Highlights: Full game highlights are available on YouTube (search “76ers vs Bulls Full Game Highlights December 26, 2025”) or official NBA channels.

Josh Giddey: Near triple-double impact, leading the team with around 20 points, 9-11 rebounds, and 9-15 assists (consistent with his season averages of 20.0 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 9.1 APG). He orchestrated the offense effectively.

Nikola Vučević: Double-double with ~21 points and 10 rebounds, providing interior presence.
Matas Buzelis: Contributed efficiently (~14 PPG season average), though he dealt with a leg injury concern in recent games.

Team effort: No single player dominated excessively (none over ~24-25 points likely), but strong rebounding and transition play fueled the comeback-style win.
Philadelphia 76ers Key Performers
Tyrese Maxey: Led the team in scoring with career-high level production (~31 PPG season average), likely in the high 20s to low 30s points, plus ~7 assists and steals. He carried much of the offensive load.

Tyrese Maxey: Led the team in scoring with career-high level production (~31 PPG season average), likely in the high 20s to low 30s points, plus ~7 assists and steals. He carried much of the offensive load.
Joel Embiid: If he played (he was questionable with knee management), around 21-27 points, 6-7 rebounds, and blocks – solid but limited by injury concerns

Andre Drummond: Strong rebounding (~10 boards).
Overall: The 76ers shot poorly in stretches (e.g., low 3-point percentage in recent games), leading to the low fourth-quarter output (17 points).

For exact individual box score lines (points, rebounds, assists, etc.), check official sources like NBA.com, ESPN, or Basketball-Reference, as detailed per-player stats vary slightly by source but align with the descriptions above.
The Bulls improved to 15-15, while the 76ers fell to 16-13. If you need more details like play-by-play or specific highlights, let me know

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