The Philadelphia 76ers entered the United Center on Monday night riding a wave of momentum, sitting at 5-1 and looking like one of the NBA’s early-season surprises. But by the final buzzer, they were left stunned after blowing a 24-point lead and suffering their first road loss of the season in a heartbreaker against the Chicago Bulls, 113-111.
Bulls Rally from the Brink
What started as a dominant performance by the 76ers quickly turned into a nightmare in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia led by as many as 24 points and looked poised to hand Chicago its first loss. But the Bulls, led by a
triple-double from Josh Giddey (29 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists), mounted a furious comeback that will be remembered as one of the most dramatic finishes of the young NBA season.
The Collapse
The 76ers’ offense went ice cold in the final minutes. Over the last
six minutes and 24 seconds, Philadelphia managed just
one field goal and four total points. Tyrese Maxey, who poured in a team-high
39 points, was held scoreless in the closing stretch, while Joel Embiid missed several key shots down the stretch.
Chicago’s rally was fueled by back-to-back threes from Isaac Okoro and Jalen Smith, followed by clutch buckets from Nikola Vucevic and Giddey. With just over a minute left, Giddey’s layup cut the lead to one. After a timeout, Giddey drove and found Vucevic in the corner for a
game-winning three-pointer with 3.2 seconds remaining.
Last Chance Fizzles
The 76ers had one final opportunity, but Quentin Grimes’ clean look at a game-winning three rimmed out, sealing the Bulls’ comeback and handing Philadelphia its first loss away from home.
What This Means
- The Bulls improve to
6-1, matching the 76ers’ early-season record and solidifying their status as a surprise contender in the Eastern Conference.
- The 76ers fall to
5-2, but their inability to close out games could become a concern as the season progresses.
- Giddey’s triple-double was the first of the season for the Bulls and the biggest individual performance in the game.
- Maxey’s 39 points were a bright spot for Philadelphia, but the team’s late-game execution was severely lacking.
Expert Commentary
“Philadelphia had this game in the bag,” said one analyst. “But their offense stalled, and the Bulls showed incredible poise and resilience. That’s a signature win for Chicago, and a wake-up call for the 76ers.”
Looking Ahead
Both teams will look to build on this wild finish. The Bulls will try to keep their momentum rolling, while the 76ers must address their late-game struggles before they become a recurring issue.
For now, the NBA world is buzzing about one of the most dramatic comebacks of the season—and a reminder that no lead is ever safe in the modern game.
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