The Chicago Bulls (33-37) play against the Philadelphia 76ers (48-22) at Wells Fargo Center
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Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Monday March 20, 2023
Chicago Bulls 5, Philadelphia 76ers 6 (Q1 07:11)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Zach LaVine picking up where he left off in this building, burying his first three of the game. – 7:12 PM
Zach LaVine picking up where he left off in this building, burying his first three of the game. – 7:12 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Drummond added: “I think his main focus is win a championship right now. I think that’s where his mind is — if he gets it, he gets it — but I think he wants to win the championship.” – 6:48 PM
Drummond added: “I think his main focus is win a championship right now. I think that’s where his mind is — if he gets it, he gets it — but I think he wants to win the championship.” – 6:48 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Andre Drummond on Joel Embiid before tonight’s game:
“I wish I could make the make the decision for the league, but I think he’s an MVP player. I think he is the best big in the league right now … Hopefully, they make the right decision” #Sixers – 6:45 PM
Andre Drummond on Joel Embiid before tonight’s game:
“I wish I could make the make the decision for the league, but I think he’s an MVP player. I think he is the best big in the league right now … Hopefully, they make the right decision” #Sixers – 6:45 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
With Joel Embiid and James Harden cooking, the Sixers’ role players have had more of their jumpers come off the catch than ever.
Does all of that combine to make the Sixers the best offense in the league?
My column: pic.twitter.com/1Z4YDmfVfW – 6:44 PM
With Joel Embiid and James Harden cooking, the Sixers’ role players have had more of their jumpers come off the catch than ever.
Does all of that combine to make the Sixers the best offense in the league?
My column: pic.twitter.com/1Z4YDmfVfW – 6:44 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Who has the better sneaker collection? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/mRp3K0G3SD – 6:43 PM
Who has the better sneaker collection? 🤔 pic.twitter.com/mRp3K0G3SD – 6:43 PM
Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Danuel House is starting tonight in the absence of PJ Tucker #Sixers – 6:33 PM
Danuel House is starting tonight in the absence of PJ Tucker #Sixers – 6:33 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Sixers starters:
James Harden
Tyrese Maxey
Danuel House Jr.
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid – 6:32 PM
Sixers starters:
James Harden
Tyrese Maxey
Danuel House Jr.
Tobias Harris
Joel Embiid – 6:32 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Sixers vs. Chicago:
#Sixers vs. Chicago:
#Sixers Starters:
Harris
House Jr.
Embiid
Maxey
Harden – 6:32 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 @Danuel House
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 @Joel Embiid
🔔 @Tyrese Maxey
🔔 @James Harden
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/RmqtmSkK42 – 6:32 PM
tonight’s starting five:
🔔 @Danuel House
🔔 @Tobias Harris
🔔 @Joel Embiid
🔔 @Tyrese Maxey
🔔 @James Harden
👕 @alscouniforms pic.twitter.com/RmqtmSkK42 – 6:32 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Patrick Williams gets the start tonight for AC against the 76ers.
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/xBbnoRHorw – 6:30 PM
Patrick Williams gets the start tonight for AC against the 76ers.
@FirstAlert | #BullsNation pic.twitter.com/xBbnoRHorw – 6:30 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Billy Donovan talks Lonzo Ball surgery, and while he knows the point guard has an “uphill battle” to get back to the NBA, he’s betting on the player.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/3/2… – 6:29 PM
Billy Donovan talks Lonzo Ball surgery, and while he knows the point guard has an “uphill battle” to get back to the NBA, he’s betting on the player.
Read it:
chicago.suntimes.com/bulls/2023/3/2… – 6:29 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
new week. same grind.
the grind hydrated by @BioSteelSports pic.twitter.com/5DaRplYbtF – 6:28 PM
new week. same grind.
the grind hydrated by @BioSteelSports pic.twitter.com/5DaRplYbtF – 6:28 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
“Joel Embiid has been off the charts. And our guys, on a nightly basis, have been stepping up. It takes everybody, and it’s been everybody.”
@Matt_Murphy04 caught up with @CoachJoerger pregame.
courtside comparisons pres. by @NerdWallet pic.twitter.com/SvH8FXQh9F – 6:07 PM
“Joel Embiid has been off the charts. And our guys, on a nightly basis, have been stepping up. It takes everybody, and it’s been everybody.”
@Matt_Murphy04 caught up with @CoachJoerger pregame.
courtside comparisons pres. by @NerdWallet pic.twitter.com/SvH8FXQh9F – 6:07 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Javonte Green is available to play tonight vs. Philadelphia… he looks ready. pic.twitter.com/lsl0W2rfsy – 5:57 PM
Javonte Green is available to play tonight vs. Philadelphia… he looks ready. pic.twitter.com/lsl0W2rfsy – 5:57 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Javonte Green will make his return tonight. He’ll be under a pretty hefty minutes restriction, 3-5 minute stints max.
Javonte said the last few weeks of his recovery were “tedious” but he feels ready to go tonight. – 5:53 PM
Javonte Green will make his return tonight. He’ll be under a pretty hefty minutes restriction, 3-5 minute stints max.
Javonte said the last few weeks of his recovery were “tedious” but he feels ready to go tonight. – 5:53 PM
Julia Poe @byjuliapoe
Lonzo Ball had surgery today, according to Billy Donovan.
Bulls felt positive about his initial reaction to the procedure, but Lonzo now faces a very long — and uncertain — recovery process. – 5:47 PM
Lonzo Ball had surgery today, according to Billy Donovan.
Bulls felt positive about his initial reaction to the procedure, but Lonzo now faces a very long — and uncertain — recovery process. – 5:47 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
happy first day of spring! 💐
🥤@cocacola pic.twitter.com/2vwBqC8Z0T – 5:47 PM
happy first day of spring! 💐
🥤@cocacola pic.twitter.com/2vwBqC8Z0T – 5:47 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
According to Billy Donovan, Bulls will go into next training camp with the mindset that Lonzo Ball won’t be available. Calling his timetable “indefinite.” – 5:43 PM
According to Billy Donovan, Bulls will go into next training camp with the mindset that Lonzo Ball won’t be available. Calling his timetable “indefinite.” – 5:43 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls hoping Lonzo will be the first NBA player to come back from this type of surgery. Donovan called it an “uphill battle.” – 5:35 PM
Bulls hoping Lonzo will be the first NBA player to come back from this type of surgery. Donovan called it an “uphill battle.” – 5:35 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Billy Donovan says Alex Caruso won’t play tonight for the Bulls, but that Javonte Green will be available. Green hasn’t played for the Bulls since December 31. – 5:34 PM
Billy Donovan says Alex Caruso won’t play tonight for the Bulls, but that Javonte Green will be available. Green hasn’t played for the Bulls since December 31. – 5:34 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
#Bulls guard Alex Caruso (left foot soreness) will miss tonight’s game vs. the #Sixers. – 5:34 PM
#Bulls guard Alex Caruso (left foot soreness) will miss tonight’s game vs. the #Sixers. – 5:34 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Lonzo underwent knee surgery today.. surgery went well according to Billy Donovan. – 5:34 PM
Lonzo underwent knee surgery today.. surgery went well according to Billy Donovan. – 5:34 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Billy Donovan says Lonzo Ball had surgery today, and that his understanding is that it went well. – 5:33 PM
Billy Donovan says Lonzo Ball had surgery today, and that his understanding is that it went well. – 5:33 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
According to coach Billy Donovan, Alex Caruso (foot) out and Javonte Green (right knee) available. – 5:32 PM
According to coach Billy Donovan, Alex Caruso (foot) out and Javonte Green (right knee) available. – 5:32 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers says he believes Joel Embiid should be the MVP, but that he wishes the debate did not include bashing any of the players involved, saying all of them are more than deserving of winning the award. “We need to stop this stuff that’s going on right now.” – 5:26 PM
Doc Rivers says he believes Joel Embiid should be the MVP, but that he wishes the debate did not include bashing any of the players involved, saying all of them are more than deserving of winning the award. “We need to stop this stuff that’s going on right now.” – 5:26 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Rivers praises Luka, Tatum, Jokic among others while calling Embiid MVP: “I don’t know what’s going on lately, every time to validate one, you have to push down the other guy. No you don’t…we need to stop this stuff that’s going on right now.” – 5:25 PM
Rivers praises Luka, Tatum, Jokic among others while calling Embiid MVP: “I don’t know what’s going on lately, every time to validate one, you have to push down the other guy. No you don’t…we need to stop this stuff that’s going on right now.” – 5:25 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
“Can we stop trying to put people down? We should be trying to celebrate guys in the league.” – Doc Rivers, adamantly
Mentions Giannis, Joel, Jokic, and Tatum, specifically.
Says that Joel Embiid is the MVP, and should’ve been last season. – 5:25 PM
“Can we stop trying to put people down? We should be trying to celebrate guys in the league.” – Doc Rivers, adamantly
Mentions Giannis, Joel, Jokic, and Tatum, specifically.
Says that Joel Embiid is the MVP, and should’ve been last season. – 5:25 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Doc Rivers says Tyrese Maxey was trying to explain to everyone at today’s shootaround (the ‘83 team in attendance) what “Fo, fo, fo” meant.
Says he did a B- job.
Adds “we need to get Andrew Toney back here”. – 5:23 PM
Doc Rivers says Tyrese Maxey was trying to explain to everyone at today’s shootaround (the ‘83 team in attendance) what “Fo, fo, fo” meant.
Says he did a B- job.
Adds “we need to get Andrew Toney back here”. – 5:23 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
My ranking:
1. Stephen Curry
2. Tobias Harris
3. Terry Rozier
4. Terance Mann
5. Zach LaVine
hoopshype.com/gallery/photos… – 5:19 PM
My ranking:
1. Stephen Curry
2. Tobias Harris
3. Terry Rozier
4. Terance Mann
5. Zach LaVine
hoopshype.com/gallery/photos… – 5:19 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers’ Joel Embiid wins second straight Eastern Conference player of the week award inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:04 PM
Sixers’ Joel Embiid wins second straight Eastern Conference player of the week award inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer – 5:04 PM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Magic Johnson has joined the bidding for the Washington Commanders as part of a group led by 76ers and Devils co-owner Josh Harris
@Sportico values the franchise at nearly $5 billion
Read more: https://t.co/RRGgOaZ77s pic.twitter.com/RzTJiCnmTH – 4:23 PM
Magic Johnson has joined the bidding for the Washington Commanders as part of a group led by 76ers and Devils co-owner Josh Harris
@Sportico values the franchise at nearly $5 billion
Read more: https://t.co/RRGgOaZ77s pic.twitter.com/RzTJiCnmTH – 4:23 PM
🏿Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Jimmy Butler a nominee for NBA East Player of the Week that went to Joel Embiid. – 3:59 PM
Jimmy Butler a nominee for NBA East Player of the Week that went to Joel Embiid. – 3:59 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
NBA Week #22 | Domantas Sabonis, Joel Embiid Players of the Week
sportando.basketball/en/nba-week-22… – 3:54 PM
NBA Week #22 | Domantas Sabonis, Joel Embiid Players of the Week
sportando.basketball/en/nba-week-22… – 3:54 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid won his second consecutive Eastern Conference player of the week honor. #RepeatWinnersFlow #Sixers #NBA pic.twitter.com/wvADUWtScT – 3:48 PM
Joel Embiid won his second consecutive Eastern Conference player of the week honor. #RepeatWinnersFlow #Sixers #NBA pic.twitter.com/wvADUWtScT – 3:48 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid was named for her Eastern Conference or the week for the second consecutive week. #RepeatWinnersFlow #Sixers #NBA pic.twitter.com/pdnXPIFix2 – 3:45 PM
Joel Embiid was named for her Eastern Conference or the week for the second consecutive week. #RepeatWinnersFlow #Sixers #NBA pic.twitter.com/pdnXPIFix2 – 3:45 PM
Kelsey Russo @kelseyyrusso
#Cavs Evan Mobley was one of the nominees for Eastern Conference player of the week.
Joel Embiid was named Eastern Conference player of the week, but you can read my story from this weekend on Evan Mobley’s recent stretch of play
theathletic.com/4322209/2023/0… – 3:38 PM
#Cavs Evan Mobley was one of the nominees for Eastern Conference player of the week.
Joel Embiid was named Eastern Conference player of the week, but you can read my story from this weekend on Evan Mobley’s recent stretch of play
theathletic.com/4322209/2023/0… – 3:38 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Next 10:
11. Stephen Curry: 12.433
12. Donovan Mitchell: 12.202
13. De’Aaron Fox: 11.968
14. Julius Randle: 11.949
15. Jimmy Butler: 11.911
16. James Harden: 11.729
17. Kevin Durant: 11.644
18. Jalen Brunson: 11.563
19. Trae Young: 11.501
20. Ja Morant: 11.454 pic.twitter.com/l4W6y5G8Pz – 3:36 PM
Next 10:
11. Stephen Curry: 12.433
12. Donovan Mitchell: 12.202
13. De’Aaron Fox: 11.968
14. Julius Randle: 11.949
15. Jimmy Butler: 11.911
16. James Harden: 11.729
17. Kevin Durant: 11.644
18. Jalen Brunson: 11.563
19. Trae Young: 11.501
20. Ja Morant: 11.454 pic.twitter.com/l4W6y5G8Pz – 3:36 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Did you know the Bulls are tied for the third best record in the NBA post all star break…7-4. They’re allowing just 108 pts in that span..5th fewest ..They avg. 116 last 11. Big two game series home/home with 76ers 5:45 pre @670TheScore @Audacy app @chicagobulls radio network. – 3:36 PM
Did you know the Bulls are tied for the third best record in the NBA post all star break…7-4. They’re allowing just 108 pts in that span..5th fewest ..They avg. 116 last 11. Big two game series home/home with 76ers 5:45 pre @670TheScore @Audacy app @chicagobulls radio network. – 3:36 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
No Knicks made the list of nominees this week (Giannis, Butler, DeRozan and Mobley were nominees besides Embiid). – 3:35 PM
No Knicks made the list of nominees this week (Giannis, Butler, DeRozan and Mobley were nominees besides Embiid). – 3:35 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
3/20 RPR MVP:
1. Joel Embiid: 16.453
2. Nikola Jokić: 16.275
3. Luka Dončić: 15.353
4. Damian Lillard: 14.613
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.414
6. Jayson Tatum: 14.209
7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 14.053
8. Anthony Davis: 13.084
9. LeBron James: 12.693
10. Domantas Sabonis: 12.469 pic.twitter.com/OxG1itjUaQ – 3:34 PM
3/20 RPR MVP:
1. Joel Embiid: 16.453
2. Nikola Jokić: 16.275
3. Luka Dončić: 15.353
4. Damian Lillard: 14.613
5. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 14.414
6. Jayson Tatum: 14.209
7. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 14.053
8. Anthony Davis: 13.084
9. LeBron James: 12.693
10. Domantas Sabonis: 12.469 pic.twitter.com/OxG1itjUaQ – 3:34 PM
Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid is the Eastern Conference Player of the week, once again. – 3:30 PM
Joel Embiid is the Eastern Conference Player of the week, once again. – 3:30 PM
Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Sacramento Kings forward-center Domantas Sabonis and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 22 of the 2022-23 season (March 13-19). – 3:30 PM
Sacramento Kings forward-center Domantas Sabonis and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid have been named the NBA Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, for Week 22 of the 2022-23 season (March 13-19). – 3:30 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Philly’s Joel Embiid is the new franchise record holder for consecutive 30 point games…now with 9. He’s 12-0 against the Bulls. MVP type season..along with Jokic, Giannis, etc. Bulls ball..in your car , at home or at the hardware store….@670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network – 3:20 PM
Philly’s Joel Embiid is the new franchise record holder for consecutive 30 point games…now with 9. He’s 12-0 against the Bulls. MVP type season..along with Jokic, Giannis, etc. Bulls ball..in your car , at home or at the hardware store….@670TheScore @chicagobulls radio network – 3:20 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Rick Pitino headed to St. John’s—Ed Cooley apparently on his way to Georgetown.. Tons of internet-social media rumors circulating about Billy Donovan- NOT happening. Billy told me this afternoon he’s fully committed to the Bulls, the Reinsdorf family, AK, ME and entire staff. – 3:16 PM
Rick Pitino headed to St. John’s—Ed Cooley apparently on his way to Georgetown.. Tons of internet-social media rumors circulating about Billy Donovan- NOT happening. Billy told me this afternoon he’s fully committed to the Bulls, the Reinsdorf family, AK, ME and entire staff. – 3:16 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Some things I saw on the beat this past week:
* Players/staff reacting to the Darius Slay contract saga in real time
* Jaden Springer playing on his hometown floor for the first time in Charlotte
* Danny Green’s impact in Cleveland
And more 👇🏼
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 2:47 PM
Some things I saw on the beat this past week:
* Players/staff reacting to the Darius Slay contract saga in real time
* Jaden Springer playing on his hometown floor for the first time in Charlotte
* Danny Green’s impact in Cleveland
And more 👇🏼
inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… – 2:47 PM
Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Caruso and Javonte Green both questionable tonight, as the heavy workload the last three nights has the Bulls skipping a shootaround today. It’s always sunny in Philadelphia … except when Embiid plays the Bulls. Never lost! Is he due? pic.twitter.com/3y8evu1weN – 2:09 PM
Caruso and Javonte Green both questionable tonight, as the heavy workload the last three nights has the Bulls skipping a shootaround today. It’s always sunny in Philadelphia … except when Embiid plays the Bulls. Never lost! Is he due? pic.twitter.com/3y8evu1weN – 2:09 PM
Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tale of the tape.
🔒 @betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/OEa9POJ7gd – 2:01 PM
tale of the tape.
🔒 @betwayusa | #GetItLocked pic.twitter.com/OEa9POJ7gd – 2:01 PM
Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
With a win tonight vs. the #ChicagoBulls, the #Sixers will become the third Eastern Conference third team to clinch a playoff spot. – 1:49 PM
With a win tonight vs. the #ChicagoBulls, the #Sixers will become the third Eastern Conference third team to clinch a playoff spot. – 1:49 PM
Chicago Bulls @chicagobulls
Vooch put ’em on a POSTER 🤯
@DunkinDonuts Dunk of the Week: pic.twitter.com/Ni72nTC9q7 – 1:40 PM
Vooch put ’em on a POSTER 🤯
@DunkinDonuts Dunk of the Week: pic.twitter.com/Ni72nTC9q7 – 1:40 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Tonight on Bulls Radio Head Coach Billy Donovan on Patrick Beverley and the MVP race. 5:45 CT pre @670TheScore @Audacy app @chicagobulls radio network – 1:37 PM
Tonight on Bulls Radio Head Coach Billy Donovan on Patrick Beverley and the MVP race. 5:45 CT pre @670TheScore @Audacy app @chicagobulls radio network – 1:37 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Nikola Vucevic intends to return to international action and represent Montenegro next summer #FIBAWC
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1478… – 1:26 PM
Nikola Vucevic intends to return to international action and represent Montenegro next summer #FIBAWC
eurohoops.net/en/fibawc/1478… – 1:26 PM
Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Julius Erving on Joel Embiid’s MVP candidacy: “He’s definitely worthy. I think he’s been worthy in the past.” Said Jokic, Giannis and Luka are clearly the four top contenders but “it might be Joel’s turn, which would be poetically justifiable.” – 1:23 PM
Julius Erving on Joel Embiid’s MVP candidacy: “He’s definitely worthy. I think he’s been worthy in the past.” Said Jokic, Giannis and Luka are clearly the four top contenders but “it might be Joel’s turn, which would be poetically justifiable.” – 1:23 PM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Doing research for a column I noticed nearly half of House’s jumpers were off the dribble. That’s exceptionally high for an off-ball role player (comparison: Only 3.3% and 8.5% for PJ Tucker and Georges Niang).
Then you remember: the patented Dan House step-back corner 3. pic.twitter.com/5WpGgduLUx – 1:04 PM
Doing research for a column I noticed nearly half of House’s jumpers were off the dribble. That’s exceptionally high for an off-ball role player (comparison: Only 3.3% and 8.5% for PJ Tucker and Georges Niang).
Then you remember: the patented Dan House step-back corner 3. pic.twitter.com/5WpGgduLUx – 1:04 PM
