But the team has been "fun-bad," thanks to solid play from two-time All-Star small forward/shooting guard LaVine, two-time All-Star center Nikola Vucevic, and guards Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu and Giddey. In the mediocre East, the Bulls are good enough to have at least a shot at the postseason.

Here are observations on the Sixers' win over the Bulls: Neither team scored until a George baseline jumper at the 9:51 mark of the first quarter. He was still flowing after his 21-point second half the night before in the Sixers’ win over the Cavs, posting seven of the Sixers’ first 11 points.

The Chicago Bulls returned to the Madhouse on Madison after their West Coast trip to face the Philadelphia 76ers. The Bulls fell short, losing to the 76ers, 109-97.  Although Philadelphia was missing All-Star Joel Embiid,

Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.

Bulls leading scorer Zach LaVine, who is averaging 24 points ... Paul George (30 points) and Tyrese Maxey (29) sparked the offense while Maxey helped facilitate it, too, contributing seven assists.

Toronto hosts Chicago looking to prolong its five-game win streak. The teams match up Friday for the first time this season.

CHICAGO (AP) Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists ... quarter with a left finger injury after scoring nine points. Zach LaVine scored 25 points for Chicago and Nikola Vucevic had 22 ...