The Philadelphia Sixers now stand at (4-12) after losing to Jimmy Butler, Dwyane Wade and the Chicago Bulls (105-89). The Sixers were short handed in their matchup against the Bulls as Sixers rookie Joel Embiid sat out after playing in Wednesday’s matchup against the Bulls.
For the Sixers, forward Ersan Ilyasova played strong scoring 14 points on (5-8) shooting in 25 minutes of action. Sixers guard Nik Stauskas and Sixers guard Hollis Thompson both added 13 points for the Sixers. Jerryd Bayless was inserted in the Sixers starting lineup against the Bulls. Bayless scored 11 points with 2 assist in 25 minutes of action.
For the Chicago Bulls, future Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade was in Philadelphia for the first time in a Chicago Bulls uniform. Wade showcased his scoring talent dropping 26 points on (11-18) shooting in nearly 29 minutes of action. Bulls all-star Jimmy Butler also scored 26 points for the Bulls in 30 minutes of action. Taj Gibson added 12 points and Robin Lopez added 10 points.
The Bulls lead the entire game after a (23-19) first quarter lead and their largest lead of the game was by 28 points. The Philadelphia Sixers are back in action on Sunday afternoon when LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers come to town at at the Wells Fargo Center. The Cavs vs. Sixers matchup will tipoff at 1pm. Stay tuned to HHS1987. Follow @eldorado2452 on Twitter and Instagram for all your NBA and sports news.
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