Chicago Bulls Edge Out Philadelphia 76ers In 109-102 Comeback
The Chicago Bulls have been playing great basketball lately, putting together a late fourth-quarter comeback against the Philadelphia 76ers. Chicago has now won six of their last seven games and sits at 15-15 on the season. Philadelphia collapses late yet again in Chicago, losing its second game in a row.
The Bulls Are On Fire
After falling behind through the first three quarters, the Bulls mounted an impressive comeback, outscoring the 76ers 28-17 over the final fifteen minutes. Chicago’s rally was a true team effort, with six of their ten players reaching double figures. Tre Jones stood out down the stretch, relentlessly attacking the boards and disrupting Philadelphia on both ends of the floor.
Chicago’s bench delivered a standout performance, contributing 59 points, more than half of the team’s 109 total, in the win. While several starters struggled offensively, the second unit consistently stepped up, keeping the Bulls competitive and ultimately proving to be the difference-maker.
After a blazing start to the season and a recent rough patch, the Bulls appear to have rediscovered their rhythm. Despite sitting ninth in the Eastern Conference, they’re only two games back from the fourth-seeded Toronto Raptors. If Chicago continues to build momentum, their exciting core of young talent could soon propel them near the top of the standings.
76ers Fall Late Yet Again
The Philadelphia 76ers continue to follow a frustratingly familiar script. They come out strong, executing well and building momentum in the first half, only to unravel after halftime. On a night when shots weren’t falling, Tyrese Maxey went just 9-for-24, and Paul George struggled at 5-for-15. The Sixers still managed to hold the lead for most of the game. However, once again, questionable late-game decisions by Nick Nurse proved costly, resulting in an ugly loss in Chicago.
Nurse’s late-game lineup choices remain baffling. Joel Embiid scored 31 points, but his defensive shortcomings were glaring. Dominick Barlow complements Embiid well with his energy on the boards and defensive presence, yet Nurse inexplicably replaced him with Quentin Grimes, who had little impact on the game.
Beyond questionable lineup decisions, the offense lacks creativity and too often resembles the stagnant sets seen under Doc Rivers. With so much talent in the starting five, Nick Nurse must find ways to diversify the attack. The repeated reliance on the Maxey-Embiid two-man game became predictable, allowing the Bulls to shut it down. Unless the Sixers address these issues and learn to close out games, the criticism directed at Nurse will only intensify.
