Chicago Bulls Defeat Philadelphia 76ers 105-92

DeMar DeRozan led the Chicago Bulls to a 105-92 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers with 24 points. The short-handed Bulls played without key injured players such as Zach LaVine, Torrey Craig, and Nikola Vucevic. Despite missing Joel Embiid, the reigning Most Valuable Player, the Sixers were led by Tyrese Maxey with 20 points, and Tobias Harris added 15 points. The Bulls concluded the month of December with a 9-5 record and finished a season-high six-game homestand with a 4-2 mark. Andre Drummond delivered an outstanding performance with 15 points, 23 rebounds, and three blocks. Drummond's rebounding streak proved to be instrumental in the Bulls' win. The Bulls took control in the fourth quarter, and DeRozan and White were instrumental in the first half, each scoring 15 points, as the Bulls took a 56-48 lead at halftime. Despite Maxey's efforts for the Sixers, the team struggled from 3-point range in the opening half.