Chicago Bulls (6-1, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (5-2, fifth in the Eastern Conference)
Philadelphia; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Philadelphia heads into a matchup against Chicago as winners of three consecutive games.
Philadelphia went 31-11 in Eastern Conference games and 29-7 at home during the 2020-21 season. The 76ers shot 47.6% from the field and 37.4% from 3-point range last season.
Chicago finished 31-40 overall and 21-21 in Eastern Conference action during the 2020-21 season. The Bulls gave up 111.7 points per game while committing 19.0 fouls last season.
INJURIES: 76ers: Ben Simmons: out (back), Joel Embiid: out (rest), Grant Riller: out (knee), Tobias Harris: out (health protocols).
Bulls: Coby White: out (shoulder), Patrick Williams: out (left wrist).
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