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Smith's Dunk Ignites Bulls' Comeback Over Embiid's 76ers
27 Dec
Summary
- Jalen Smith's impactful dunk sparked a crucial game-ending run for the Bulls.
- The Chicago Bulls secured their fifth consecutive victory, tying a season high.
- Joel Embiid led the Philadelphia 76ers with 31 points, but it wasn't enough.
The Chicago Bulls achieved a season-high fifth consecutive win on Friday night, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102. The pivotal moment came when Jalen Smith ignited a game-ending 10-0 run with a powerful dunk over Joel Embiid, electrifying the home crowd and sealing the victory for Chicago.
Zach Collins and Tre Jones led the Bulls with 15 points each, supported by Coby White's 13 points, as the team leveled its record at 15-15. Despite Joel Embiid's game-high 31 points and Tyrese Maxey's 27, the 76ers faltered in the final minutes, unable to score after taking a 102-99 lead with less than three minutes remaining. This loss marks the fourth consecutive defeat for Philadelphia when their key players are in the lineup.
The 76ers faced offensive struggles, particularly from three-point range, making only 3 of 15 attempts in the first half. Joel Embiid, returning from knee soreness, scored 16 points before halftime, helping Philadelphia to a narrow 52-49 lead. However, the Bulls' late surge, featuring a step-back three from White and crucial plays from Jones, ultimately proved too much for the visiting team.
