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2026-03-25 · Morning Edition
WIN
Bulls vs. 76ers
Paul George Over 14.5 Points
ANALYSIS
Paul George returns from a 25-game suspension tonight with no minutes restriction, assuming a primary scoring role with Tyrese Maxey (finger) sidelined and Joel Embiid (oblique) questionable. He faces a Bulls defense ranked 27th in efficiency that allows 14.6 made three-pointers per game, providing an ideal high-usage environment for George to clear a line set below his season scoring average. With Philadelphia fighting to escape the play-in tournament, we expect George's offensive volume to be prioritized immediately against Chicago’s porous perimeter defense.
Key Data
Bulls Defensive Rating: 118.4 (28th); Chicago 3PM Allowed: 14.2 (Bottom 5); Proj: 19.2 PTS
OUTCOME
Philadelphia 76ers 157 - Chicago Bulls 137
Paul George scored 28 points in the game on March 25, 2026, which is well above the prop line of 14.5. He recorded 5 points in the first half and exploded for 23 points in the second half, finishing the game shooting 11-of-22 from the field and 6-of-13 from beyond the arc.