DeRozan, Bulls take on the 76ers

Updated Jan. 1, 2024 2:03 a.m. ET

Associated Press

Chicago Bulls (15-19, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Philadelphia 76ers (22-10, third in the Eastern Conference)

Philadelphia; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers host DeMar DeRozan and the Chicago Bulls.

The 76ers are 16-8 in conference games. Philadelphia ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference in rebounding averaging 44.2 rebounds. Embiid leads the 76ers with 11.7 boards.

The Bulls have gone 10-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Chicago ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 11.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Andre Drummond averaging 3.1.

The 76ers average 12.2 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.9 fewer makes per game than the Bulls allow (14.1). The Bulls are shooting 45.5% from the field, 0.9% lower than the 46.4% the 76ers' opponents have shot this season.

The teams meet for the third time this season. The Bulls won 105-92 in the last matchup on Dec. 31.

TOP PERFORMERS: Embiid is shooting 54.0% and averaging 35.0 points for the 76ers. Tyrese Maxey is averaging 2.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Philadelphia.

Coby White is scoring 17.7 points per game and averaging 4.3 rebounds for the Bulls. Patrick Williams is averaging 2.1 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Chicago.

LAST 10 GAMES: 76ers: 7-3, averaging 118.8 points, 42.0 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 9.9 steals and 5.7 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 106.0 points per game.

Bulls: 6-4, averaging 111.4 points, 43.8 rebounds, 24.2 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 47.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 108.9 points.

INJURIES: 76ers: Jaden Springer: day to day (illness), Joel Embiid: day to day (ankle).

Bulls: Torrey Craig: out (foot), Nikola Vucevic: out (groin), Zach LaVine: out (foot), Onuralp Bitim: day to day (nose), Lonzo Ball: out for season (knee).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.