- Matchup: Philadelphia 76ers vs Chicago Bulls
- Date: Friday, December 26, 2025
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
- Broadcasting: CHSN
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The United Center will play host as the Chicago Bulls (14-15) aim to secure a victory over the Philadelphia 76ers (16-12) this Friday.
In their previous match, the 76ers faced the Nets, suffering a defeat with a scoreline of 114-106. The 76ers incurred 26 fouls while the Nets recorded 25. Philadelphia managed to hit 17 out of 45 attempts from beyond the arc. The Nets were efficient at the free-throw line, converting 27 of 33 shots (81.8%). On the boards, Brooklyn secured a total of 39 rebounds, including 12 offensive, and accumulated 5 blocks. They also distributed 24 assists and recorded 8 steals. Defensively, Philadelphia allowed opponents to shoot 42.7% from the field, allowing 35 of 82 shots to land. The 76ers achieved 15 assists while forcing 19 turnovers and securing 12 steals. On the rebounding front, they accumulated 43 boards, with 13 being offensive. From the charity stripe, the 76ers converted 33 of their 38 attempts, achieving a conversion rate of 86.8%. Philadelphia finalized the game with a shooting percentage of 40.7% (33 of 81) and hit 7 of their 27 attempts from three-point range.
Joel Embiid was a standout player, contributing significantly with 27 points on 8 of 13 shooting. He played for 31 minutes and grabbed 6 rebounds, finishing with a shooting percentage of 61.5% and tallying 4 assists.
The 76ers enter this game with a 16-12 record this season. They cough up the ball 14.3 times on average and commit 20.8 fouls per game. Collectively, Philadelphia grabs 45.1 rebounds per contest and has recorded 697 assists this season, ranking 26th in the league. They shoot 36.0% from three-point territory (375 of 1,043) and maintain an 81.6% free-throw shooting percentage. They average 116.6 points per game, placing them 16th overall, while shooting 45.0% from the field.
On the defensive end, the 76ers force 14.7 turnovers per game and draw an average of 21.6 fouls. They rank 10th in the NBA for assists allowed, conceding 761 this season. The defensive unit of the 76ers allows opponents to shoot 46.1% (1,168 of 2,535) and permits an average of 45.5 rebounds per game. They give up 34.4% shooting from beyond the arc and stand 13th in the league for points allowed per game (115.4).
In their last outing, the Bulls secured a close victory against the Hawks with a final score of 126-123. In rebounding, Chicago allowed Atlanta to pull down a total of 38 boards (6 offensive). They shot 33.3% from the three-point range, making 14 of 42 attempts, and finished 13 out of 20 from the free-throw line (65.0%). The Bulls permitted the Hawks to make 48 of 95 shots from the floor, resulting in a shooting percentage of 50.5%. Chicago, for their part, shot 50.5% as they hit 46 of 91 attempts. From three, the Bulls converted 13 of their 39 attempts (33.3%). They capitalized on their free-throw opportunities, scoring 21 of 28 for a rate of 75.0%. The Hawks committed 24 fouls, granting the Bulls ample charity stripe opportunities. Chicago recovered 39 defensive boards and registered 9 offensive rebounds, totaling 48 for the game.
Coby White stepped up for the Bulls with a noteworthy 24 points in 31 minutes on the floor, alongside 4 assists. He had a field goal percentage of 53.8%, converting 7 out of 13 shots, although he did not register any rebounds.
The Bulls have achieved a record of 14-15 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 47.8% from the field, ranking 11th overall. Chicago has accumulated 3,472 points at an average of 119.7 points per game. They pull down approximately 45.2 rebounds per contest and average 29.4 assists (4th in the league) while committing 15.1 turnovers per game. Each game, the Bulls are called for 19.8 fouls and maintain a free-throw shooting rate of 78.3%.
On defense, the Bulls rank 28th in points allowed per game (123.0). They force 13.4 turnovers on average and allow opponents to shoot 48.0% from the field (24th in the NBA). Chicago’s defense offers up 36.7% shooting from three-point range (403 of 1,097) and allows a free-throw shooting rate of 77.7%. They concede an average of 28.1 assists and 45.4 rebounds, placing them 25th and 22nd, respectively, in the league.
Which team will dominate in tonight’s NBA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Philadelphia
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