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The Chicago Bulls defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 113–111 on November 4 at the United Center in a defensive grind that came down to the final possessions. Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 39 points despite shooting just 42.6 percent from the field, while Joel Embiid added 20 points in a quieter outing. For Chicago, Josh Giddey paced the offense with 29 points, supported by Nikola Vučević's 19 points as the Bulls shot 47.2 percent overall and connected on 13 three-pointers. Philadelphia's offensive rhythm deteriorated sharply after a dominant first quarter—the team scored 45 points in the opening frame but managed only 66 combined in the final three quarters, a collapse that proved decisive. Chicago's defense held the 76ers to 11 made threes and forced 16 turnovers while the Bulls committed 18 of their own, both teams grinding through a low-efficiency affair. The Bulls' fourth-quarter execution, outscoring Philadelphia 29–16 in the final frame, reflected superior poise down the stretch. The result keeps Chicago competitive in the Eastern Conference while exposing Philadelphia's vulnerability to defensive pressure over extended stretches.
