The Sixers opened their five-game road trip with a 109-102 loss to the Bulls in Chicago, faltering in the final minutes after leading late in the game. Joel Embiid scored 31 points, and Tyrese Maxey added 27, but the team struggled offensively, particularly from beyond the arc, finishing with only 12 bench points. The Bulls’ bench was dominant, contributing 59 points, while Chicago closed the game with a decisive 10-0 run. The Sixers will next face the Thunder on Sunday.



