Overview
- Chicago hosts Philadelphia on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET at the United Center after a 128-116 defeat at the Knicks.
- Philadelphia opened a three-game trip by beating Brooklyn 129-105 behind scoring from Kelly Oubre Jr. (29), Tyrese Maxey (26) and Quentin Grimes (22).
- Joel Embiid sat out the Nets game for left knee injury management, and coach Nick Nurse said Paul George is progressing toward a debut after a “live-ish” 3-on-3 workout.
- Ayo Dosunmu is questionable with a quad contusion, while Josh Giddey recorded his first triple-double of the season in the Bulls’ loss.
- Early trends frame the matchup: the Bulls are 4-0 at home, the 76ers are 3-0 on the road, and Chicago has taken six of the past 10 meetings as perimeter defense remains a concern after New York shot 47.6% from three.