Maxey, James lead Philadelphia 76ers to 7-1 start with 126-107 victory over Chicago Bulls

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tyrese Maxey scored 15 of his game-high 26 points in the fourth quarter, LeBron James had 15 points, nine assists and seven rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers won their fourth in a row, 126-107 over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night.

The 76ers’ star-studded starting lineup of James, Jaylen Brown, Joel Embiid, Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe was together after the quintet didn’t play in back-to-back weekend wins over the Knicks on Friday and at Charlotte on Saturday.

Embiid, who was questionable entering the contest due to a foot injury, had 15 points and eight rebounds but wasn’t needed in the fourth quarter. Brown had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Edgecombe netted 21 points. Maxey added 11 assists as Eastern Conference-leading Philadelphia improved to 7-1.

Rookie Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 pick in the draft, scored 24 points to pace the Bulls, who have lost five straight. Norman Powell contributed 18 points.

The 76ers took control in the third quarter, extending their five-point halftime lead to 17, 85-68, on James’ layup with just under five minutes left in the period. James wowed the crowd throughout the night, including when he converted a three-point play to give Philadelphia a 16-point cushion with 5:40 remaining.

James had seven assists in the first half, including two nearly full-court bounce passes to Edgecombe for easy finishes.

Maxey heated up in the final period after a relatively quiet first three quarters. He opened the fourth by scoring on a drive and continued in attack mode. His 3-pointer with 6 1/2 minutes to play gave Philadelphia a 107-96 advantage.

Bulls: At Knicks on Wednesday night.

76ers: At Pistons on Wednesday night.

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Chicago Bulls' Jalen Smith, top, dunks with Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, bottom, defending during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid, left, looks to shoot against Chicago Bulls' Zach Collins, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, front left, drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls' Jalen Smith, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey, right, defends against a shot by Chicago Bulls' Jalen Smith, center, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Philadelphia 76ers' Tyrese Maxey goes up to dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Scottie Barnes scored 15 of his 22 points in the fourth quarter, Immanuel Quickley had 27 and the Toronto Raptors rallied for a 125-118 win over the skidding Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night.

Toronto trailed by 13 going into the final period, but Barnes hit a turnaround jumper with 2:08 remaining to give the Raptors their first lead as part of a 12-1 run.

RJ Barrett scored 26 for Toronto. Barnes also finished with 15 rebounds and eight assists.

Kobe Sanders had a career-high 26 points for the Clippers, who have dropped six straight games since winning their season opener Oct. 21 against Sacramento.

It was the second game of a back-to-back for both teams. The Clippers were coming off a 124-112 loss at Golden State on Sunday, while the Raptors fell 131-125 at the Los Angeles Lakers.

The matchup lost some of its luster with Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard unavailable because of a left knee injury, delaying his return to Southern California after spending the previous seven seasons with the Clippers (he missed one due to injury).

His largely disappointing tenure ended when the Clippers had to forfeit five first-round draft picks and were fined $30 million for circumventing salary cap rules in regard to how Leonard was compensated. Team owner Steve Ballmer was suspended for one year.

Leonard was traded back to Toronto in September for Brandon Ingram, Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, two second-round picks and a pick swap nearly three months after the deal was originally agreed to in July. It had been delayed pending resolution of the NBA's investigation.

Dick made his first start for the Clippers and had 12 points, four rebounds and three assists in 29 minutes.

Clippers coach Tyronn Lue was on the floor despite an illness that prevented him from holding his pregame news conference. Lue had been called a game-time decision by a team spokesman.

Raptors: At Denver on Wednesday night.

Clippers: Host Miami on Wednesday night.

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Los Angeles Clippers forward Isaiah Jackson reacts after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Gradey Dick, left, drives against Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kobe Sanders reacts after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors, Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) grabs a rebound against Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez, left, and guard Kris Dunn, center bottom, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)