Coach Nick Nurse then turned to his veteran backcourt combination of Kyle Lowry and Reggie Jackson to lead a comeback. Lowry was running the offense with some efficiency and Jackson was able to get into a rhythm as Philadelphia was able to complete the rally.

Kyle Lowry left the 76ers’ locker room late Tuesday decked out in a Kelly Green Randall Cunningham jersey, an Eagles hat, and green and white three-stripe Adidas shoes. A few minutes later, Sixers big man Guerschon Yabusele excitedly chatted with The Inquirer about attending an American football game for the first time.

The Sixers had even fewer bodies by the end of their Saturday night contest against the Bulls than they did when they entered The Windy City.

It required a full team effort, but the shorthanded Sixers defeated the recently newsworthy Sacramento Kings. One former Kentucky guard outshined the other — can you guess which one?

Maxey scored 30 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers past the Sacramento Kings 117-104 for their fourth straight victory.

The Sixers’ win Saturday night at the United Center brought more injury misfortune and uncertainty; Paul George’s game ended in the second quarter because of a left pinkie finger issue. The fact that Maxey barely left the court allowed the Sixers to complete a perfect back-to-back.

The 76ers squared off with the Bulls in the second game of their latest back-to-back. Joel Embiid remained out.

CHICAGO (AP) — Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists ... 76ers: Philadelphia got a small boost with the return of guard Kyle Lowry, who had missed 10 games. Nurse said he expected injured ...

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers explain why they took the Chicago Bulls so seriously in their road win on Saturday.

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.

The Philadelphia 76ers needed a win in the worst way, and Tyrese Maxey delivered. The guard put up 31 points in a must-win game against the Chicago Bulls,