The Philadelphia 76ers secured a hard-fought 108-100 victory over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on December 8, 2024. Joel Embiid dominated in his return with 31 points and 12 rebounds, while Tyrese Maxey achieved his first career triple-double with 25 points, 14 assists, and 10 rebounds. Philadelphia’s decisive 15-0 second-quarter run shifted momentum, despite a 30-point effort from Chicago’s Zach LaVine.
“We stayed composed during their runs,” said Maxey. Bulls coach Billy Donovan lamented turnovers, adding, “We let the game slip away in the second quarter.”