NBA · Final

Bulls Edge 76ers in Close Contest at United Center

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Friday, December 26, 2025, 7:30 PM ET · United Center

Chicago Bulls 109, Philadelphia 76ers 102, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls?

Chicago Bulls beat Philadelphia 76ers 109-102 at United Center on December 26, 2025.

Who was favored in Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls?

Philadelphia 76ers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -125 (about 56% implied). The underdog won.

In a tightly contested matchup, the Chicago Bulls defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 109-102 at the United Center. This victory marked the Bulls' third consecutive win against the 76ers, extending their series lead to 3-0 this season. The game showcased a thrilling back-and-forth battle, with both teams exchanging leads throughout the night.

The Bulls entered the game with a home record of 15-15, while the 76ers boasted a slightly better away record of 16-13. In their last ten games, the Bulls have shown a resurgence, achieving a record of 5-5 and currently riding a four-game winning streak. They have averaged 119.3 points per game during this stretch, while allowing 123.0 points. Their recent form has been highlighted by impressive wins against teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Cleveland Cavaliers.

Conversely, the 76ers have had a mixed bag of results recently, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games. They are currently on a one-game losing streak, having lost to the Brooklyn Nets prior to this matchup. The 76ers have averaged 115.3 points per game while allowing 111.5 points in their recent outings.

At home, the Bulls have struggled slightly, holding a record of 1-4 in their last five home games, while their away performance has been markedly better at 4-1. The 76ers, on the other hand, have a balanced home record of 4-3 and an away record of 2-1 in their last five games.

In terms of previous meetings, this matchup continued the trend of close games between these two teams. In their earlier encounters this season, the Bulls secured wins with scores of 113-111 and 122-102, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure.

Injuries played a role in the matchup, with several key players listed as day-to-day. The Bulls had Dailyn Swain, Zach Collins, Josh Giddey, and Rob Dillingham all dealing with various injuries, while the 76ers were without Kentavious Caldwell-Pope due to a finger issue. The absence of these players could have influenced the game dynamics, particularly for the Bulls, who relied on their remaining roster to step up.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had the 76ers favored by 1.5 points, with a total set at 241.5. The odds indicated a competitive matchup, reflecting the close nature of the teams’ performances leading up to the game.

Conditions at the United Center were conducive for basketball, with fans bringing an electric atmosphere that likely fueled the players on both sides. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a showcase of skill and strategy, with key moments defining the outcome.

In the fourth quarter, the game remained tightly contested. Josh Giddey made crucial free throws and a floating jump shot to keep the Bulls in contention. Joel Embiid responded with a driving layup, but Coby White's three-pointer and Tre Jones' driving layup helped the Bulls pull ahead in the final moments. Jones capped off the night with a free throw, sealing the victory for Chicago.

Overall, this matchup was a testament to the competitive spirit of both teams, with the Bulls managing to edge out the 76ers in a thrilling finish.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PHI -1.5	241.5 o -108 / u -112	Philadelphia 76ers -125 · Chicago Bulls +105

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Injury report

Dailyn SwainDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Zach CollinsDay-To-DayToeChicago Bulls
Josh GiddeyDay-To-DayAnkleChicago Bulls
Rob DillinghamDay-To-DayWristChicago Bulls
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers

Leaders

PointsTre Jones15Chicago Bulls
AssistsJosh Giddey11Chicago Bulls
ReboundsJalen Smith8Chicago Bulls
PointsJoel Embiid31Philadelphia 76ers
AssistsTyrese Maxey8Philadelphia 76ers
ReboundsPaul George11Philadelphia 76ers

Recent form

Chicago Bulls

Last 10: 5-5Streak W4119.3 scored · 123 allowed per game1-4 at home

W126-123at Atlanta HawksDec 24
W152-150at Atlanta HawksDec 21
W136-125at Cleveland CavaliersDec 20
W127-111vs Cleveland CavaliersDec 18
L104-114vs New Orleans PelicansDec 15
W129-126at Charlotte HornetsDec 13
L91-123vs Golden State WarriorsDec 8
L105-120vs Indiana PacersDec 6
L103-113vs Brooklyn NetsDec 4
L120-125at Orlando MagicDec 2

Philadelphia 76ers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L1115.3 scored · 111.5 allowed per game2-1 away

L106-114vs Brooklyn NetsDec 24
W121-114vs Dallas MavericksDec 21
W116-107at New York KnicksDec 20
L117-120at Atlanta HawksDec 14
W115-105vs Indiana PacersDec 13
L108-112vs Los Angeles LakersDec 8
W116-101at Milwaukee BucksDec 6
W99-98vs Golden State WarriorsDec 5
W121-102vs Washington WizardsDec 3
L134-142vs Atlanta HawksNov 30

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Philadelphia 76ers	Chicago Bulls
Field goals	35-93	38-86
Field goal %	38	44
Three-pointers	11-39	14-41
Three-point %	28	34
Free throws	21-24	19-25
Free throw %	88	76
Rebounds	46	52
Offensive rebounds	13	12
Defensive rebounds	33	40
Assists	22	31
Steals	7	3
Blocks	4	6
Turnovers	8	11
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	16	14
Fast-break points	9	13
Points in the paint	44	48
Fouls	20	18
Largest lead	11	11
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	61	32

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter73-70Kevin Huerter makes 8-foot driving floating jump shot (Jalen Smith assists)
3rd Quarter73-72Tre Jones makes driving layup (Jalen Smith assists)
3rd Quarter76-72Tyrese Maxey makes 27-foot three point jumper (Quentin Grimes assists)
3rd Quarter76-73Zach Collins makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter76-74Zach Collins makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter76-75Tre Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter76-77Tre Jones makes running layup (Ayo Dosunmu assists)
3rd Quarter79-77Paul George makes 25-foot three point jumper (Quentin Grimes assists)
3rd Quarter79-80Ayo Dosunmu makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter82-80Tyrese Maxey makes 26-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter82-81Tre Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter85-81Paul George makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
4th Quarter88-81Paul George makes 26-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
4th Quarter88-83Coby White makes 9-foot two point shot (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter88-84Coby White makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter88-85Coby White makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter89-85Adem Bona makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter89-86Josh Giddey makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-87Josh Giddey makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-87VJ Edgecombe makes driving layup (Tyrese Maxey assists)
4th Quarter91-90Zach Collins makes 22-foot three point jumper (Tre Jones assists)
4th Quarter93-90Tyrese Maxey makes 2-foot two point shot (Dominick Barlow assists)
4th Quarter93-91Matas Buzelis makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter93-92Matas Buzelis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-92Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-92Tyrese Maxey makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-94Tre Jones makes driving layup
4th Quarter96-94Dominick Barlow makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-96Coby White makes driving layup (Zach Collins assists)
4th Quarter97-96Joel Embiid makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter98-96Joel Embiid makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter100-96Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup (Joel Embiid assists)
4th Quarter100-97Josh Giddey makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter100-99Josh Giddey makes 7-foot floating jump shot
4th Quarter102-99Joel Embiid makes driving layup (Paul George assists)
4th Quarter102-101Jalen Smith makes 1-foot driving dunk (Josh Giddey assists)
4th Quarter102-104Coby White makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter102-106Tre Jones makes 2-foot reverse layup (Coby White assists)
4th Quarter102-108Tre Jones makes driving layup
4th Quarter102-109Tre Jones makes free throw 2 of 2