76ers Beat Bulls 126-107 Behind Maxey, Brown
Philadelphia extended its winning streak to four games and improved to 7-1 with a comfortable victory over Chicago.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls 126-107 on Monday, extending their winning streak to four games. Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points and recorded 11 assists, while Jaylen Brown added a double-double.
Why it matters
The win lifts the 76ers to 7-1 and keeps them among the early leaders in the Eastern Conference. Their early-season balance across multiple scorers offers a strong start for a roster built around several stars.
Jaylen Brown shot 9-of-15 from the field and 4-of-7 from three-point range, adding 11 rebounds and five assists in the 126-107 win over Chicago. VJ Edgecombe matched a season-high 21 points for Philadelphia.
The players
Philadelphia 76ers
An NBA franchise based in Philadelphia that plays in the Eastern Conference and has long been one of the league's most prominent organizations.
Jaylen Brown
A veteran NBA guard-forward who arrived in Philadelphia through an offseason trade and has been a multi-time All-Star with the Boston Celtics.
Tyrese Maxey
A Philadelphia 76ers guard who has emerged as one of the league's most efficient scorers and playmakers in recent seasons.
LeBron James
A four-time NBA champion and future Hall of Famer who has played in the league for more than two decades and is one of its all-time leading scorers.
Joel Embiid
A Philadelphia 76ers center and three-time NBA scoring champion who has been among the league's most dominant big men.
The details
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 26 points and 11 assists, while LeBron James added 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. Joel Embiid contributed 15 points and eight rebounds as Philadelphia built a lead that held through the final whistle.
Timeline
Monday, November 2, 2026: 76ers defeat Bulls 126-107.
Season Trajectory
The 76ers' 7-1 start and four-game streak place them among the early Eastern Conference contenders, with Brown's arrival through an offseason trade adding a veteran scorer and rebounder alongside Maxey and Embiid. Their early balance across multiple scorers suggests the roster is taking shape as a playoff-caliber group.
Maxey's 26-point, 11-assist performance and Brown's double-double make both strong considerations for fantasy rosters this week. The 76ers' 7-1 record also sets up a closer look at their next few matchups for anyone tracking playoff positioning.
The takeaway
Early-season production spread across several players can be a more reliable sign of team health than any single standout game. Following how bench contributions hold up over the next few weeks will show whether this balance is sustainable.
Further reading
For more on the team's season, explore Basketball coverage across the league.
