Embiid scores 31 in his return, Maxey has his first triple-double, Sixers beat Bulls 108-100

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)


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CHICAGO — Joel Embiid had 31 points and 12 rebounds in his return, Tyrese Maxey got his first career triple-double and the Philadelphia 76ers held on to beat the Chicago Bulls 108-100. Maxey finished with 25 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds. Paul George and Kelly Oubre Jr. each scored 12 as the Sixers won for the fourth time in five games. Zach LaVine led Chicago with 30 points. Nikola Vucevic and Coby White each scored 13 in the Bulls' second straight loss.

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