nba Game Recap
76ers Down Chicago 114-109 - Match Report
Philadelphia got 25 points from Joel Embiid en route to a 114-109 victory over Chicago on Saturday at United Center.
Philadelphia won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -2.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 221.5.
Georges Niang had 15 points for Philadelphia and James Harden chipped in with 15 points. James Harden had 11 assists for the 76ers, while Joel Embiid was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
The Bulls got a 24-point performance from DeMar DeRozan, who was supported by 23 points from Nikola Vucevic. Alex Caruso had 6 assists in a losing cause for Chicago, while Nikola Vucevic grabbed 19 rebounds.
Philadelphia led at halftime, 64-56.
The rebound battle favored Philadelphia as they grabbed 41 boards, while Chicago only had 40
Philadelphia heads into a battle against the Wizards. Chicago, meanwhile, will have their next action against Brooklyn.