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The Bulls suffered their third loss of the season after losing to the Heat in their last game. They are challenged by Eastern Conference rivals 76ers in this game, and the 76ers come to the road with a six-game winning streak. At the beginning of the game, the 76ers showed strong offensive and defensive capabilities, Embiid and Maxey scored 10 and 9 points respectively, helping the 76ers take a 31-21 lead in the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Bulls' bench players played well, with Pawe and Reed each contributing eight points to narrow the gap to five. At halftime, the 76ers led 57-52.
In the second half, the Bulls' main players began to exert their strength, and White and Vucevic combined to launch a 13-2 attack wave to take the score to 65-59. The 76ers didn't give up easily, and Embiid and Maxey continued to play inside and outside, tying the score at 81-81. In the fourth quarter, the two sides launched a fierce duel, and the scores alternated many times. With the Bulls leading 106-104 in the final minute, DeRozan had two free throws, and he calmly hit all four of them to seal the win. In the end, the Bulls narrowly defeated the 76ers 108-104 and avoided the embarrassment of losing streaks.
The victory of the Bulls is inseparable from White's outburst. He scored 24 points, 8 rebounds and 9 assists in this game, including 12 points in the third quarter, and was a key figure in the Bulls' counterattack. His performance was also praised by his teammates and coaches. "He's our spark, he's contributed on both the offensive and defensive ends, and he's our future," DeRozan said. "He's a very talented young man, he's got a good basketball IQ, he's made the right decisions in the game, he's a player with a lot of potential," Bulls coach Donnawan said. ”
The loss of the 76ers cannot hide Embiid's bravery. He scored 40 points, 14 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 blocks in this game, and was the only starter with a double-double for the 76ers. He's unstoppable on the inside, he's a three-pointer on the outside, and he's the absolute heart of the 76ers. His performance also amazed his opponents. "He's the best center in the league, there's no one, he's got a very well-rounded technique, he can score from any position, he's also a good defender, he's a difficult player to defend," Vucevic said. "He's a monster, he's an incredible player, he can do anything, he's a respectable opponent," DeRozan said. ”
The Bulls have been a great performer this season, they are currently in first place in the East with a 19-3 record, they have a very balanced roster, DeRozan, LaVine, Vucevic, Balancinas, Caruso and others are all strong players, their chemistry is also very good, their offense and defense are excellent, they are a team with championship looks. Their goal is also very clear, which is to win the championship. DeRozan said: "We have high expectations, we have a lot of confidence, we have a good team and we want to fight for the championship. ”
The 76ers have also done well this season, they are currently third in the East with a 16-7 record, and they also have a strong roster, Embiid, Maxey, Curry, Green, Cyberbroughs and others are all good players, they are also stable on offense and defense, they are a competitive team. However, their problem is also obvious, and that is Simmons' going. Simmons hasn't played a game for the 76ers this season, his relationship with the team is strained, and his trade rumors have not stopped, his absence has left the 76ers without an All-Star-caliber player, and his trade has made the future of the 76ers uncertain. The goal of the 76ers is also clear, and that is to solve Simmons' problem. 76ers coach Doc Rivers said: "We want him back, we need him, he's one of our guys, we're going to wait for him, we're going to respect his decision and we want him to be happy." ”