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NBA's Nightly Recap | November 8, 2026

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Noa Essengue - Quality minutes in loss Essengue ended with 10 points (3-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds and one assist in 15 minutes during Sunday's 127-121 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Essengue came down with a season-high seven boards, also tying a season best in points. The second-year forward is carving out a steady role off the bench for the rebuilding Bulls this season, but it remains to be seen if Essengue will maintain consistent playing time once Nic Claxton completely moves past a preseason hamstring strain.

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Matas Buzelis - Strong effort in defeat Buzelis recorded 19 points (6-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 31 minutes during Sunday's 127-121 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Buzelis submitted his best scoring performance since the Oct. 24 loss to the Wizards. The third-year forward is looking to gain some momentum going forward amid a slow start to the season, having averaged 13.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in nine appearances so far.

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Josh Giddey - Breaks out in season-best showing Giddey chipped in 19 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, 15 assists and one steal in 34 minutes during Sunday's 127-121 loss to the 76ers.

Impact The star guard dished out a season-high 15 dimes, also setting a season best in scoring. It's been a rather sluggish start overall for Giddey, who has averaged 10.3 points, 8.4 assists and 4.9 rebounds per game in nine appearances, but perhaps Sunday's performance will get him going a bit.

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Brown, Maxey and James combine for 78 points in 76ers' 127-121 win over Bulls

Jaylen Brown scored 29 points, Tyrese Maxey added 27 and LeBron James had his highest-scoring effort so far in a Philadelphia uniform as the 76ers held off the struggling Chicago B...

17 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Tobe Awaka - Upgraded to available Awaka (knee) is available for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Awaka was in danger of missing his fifth game of the 2026-27 campaign, though that won't be the case Sunday. The 22-year-old has averaged 2.0 points and 5.3 rebounds over 10.3 minutes per contest in four regular-season games. Awaka could have trouble improving his production now that Nic Claxton (hamstring) is cleared to suit up.

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Jalen Smith - Cleared to play Sunday Smith (finger) is available for Sunday's game versus Philadelphia.

Impact The finger injury isn't new, so barring a setback, Smith was expected to suit up all along. The 26-year-old has averaged 11.0 points, 7.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 22.5 minutes per contest in eight regular-season appearances in 2026-27. While Smith has had one of the best seasons of his career, the return of Nic Claxton (hamstring) will likely result in a decline in production moving ahead, especially once the latter is cleared for a full workload.

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Isaac Okoro - Starting versus 76ers Okoro will start in Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Norman Powell (shoulder) sidelined, Okoro will make his first start of the 2026-27 campaign Sunday. The 25-year-old started 62 regular-season games in 2025-26, averaging 9.2 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists over 27.0 minutes per contest in those appearances.

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Nic Claxton - Available, coming off bench Sunday Claxton (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against Philadelphia and will be limited to 16-20 minutes off the bench, Will Gotlieb of CHGO reports.

Impact Claxton will suit up for the first time this season after missing time due to a hamstring injury. The 27-year-old had spent his entire career in Brooklyn since 2019, averaging 10.6 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.6 blocks over 26.2 minutes per outing in 380 regular-season appearances. It's unclear how long Claxton will come off the bench in his first year in Chicago, though he should supplant Jalen Smith (finger) for the top center spot on the depth chart at some point.

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Norman Powell - Out Sunday Powell (shoulder) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.

Impact Powell was a late addition to the injury report Sunday morning due to right shoulder inflammation and soreness, and he'll miss his first game of the season. The veteran swingman's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Spurs. Isaac Okoro will get the starting nod in Powell's stead. Additionally, Buddy Hield and Tre Jones could also see increased minutes.

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Dailyn Swain - Recalled to NBA The Bulls recalled Swain (back) from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Sunday.

Impact Swain has already been ruled out for the parent club's game against the 76ers on Sunday due to a back issue. The rookie forward's next chance to play for Chicago will come Wednesday against the Spurs.

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Norman Powell - Late addition to injury report Powell (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Powell wasn't included on Chicago's initial injury report but is now in jeopardy of missing his first game of the season due to right shoulder inflammation and soreness. If the veteran swingman is unable to play, Buddy Hield and Isaac Okoro would be candidates to see increased burn.

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Tobe Awaka - Questionable for Sunday Awaka (knee) is questionable for Sundays' game against the 76ers.

Impact Awaka missed Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks due to a sprained left MCL, and he's now in danger of missing a second consecutive outing with the ailment. Zach Collins (illness) has already been ruled out Sunday, leaving Noa Essengue, Leonard Miller and Patrick Williams as candidates to see more opportunities off Chicago's bench.

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Dailyn Swain - Ruled out for Sunday Swain has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers due to right disc irritation.

Impact Swain hasn't made much of an impact while making just two brief appearances at the NBA level, but his absence will take away from the Bulls' frontcourt depth. His next opportunity to play will come Wednesday against the Spurs.

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Jalen Smith - Upgraded to probable for Sunday Smith (finger) is probable for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Smith left Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks after just seven minutes of play due to a left finger sprain and was initially deemed questionable for Sunday. His upgraded status is a good sign for Smith, who's been the starting center with Nic Claxton (hamstring) yet to play this season.

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Nic Claxton - Downgraded to questionable Claxton (hamstring) has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Collins was originally marked as probable for Sunday's contest, but he appears to be trending in the wrong direction as game day approaches. If Claxton needs to sit out another game, Jalen Smith (hand) would presumably continue to operate as the Bulls' starting center.

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Zach Collins - Ruled out for Sunday Collins (illness) is out for Sunday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact Collins left Wednesday's 135-105 loss to the Knicks with an illness, then missed Friday's practice due to the ailment. He's battling a respiratory issue that will force him to miss his third contest of the season. Noa Essengue, Leonard Miller and Patrick Williams could all see additional minutes versus the 76ers with Collins out.

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Chicago takes on Philadelphia, aims to halt 6-game slide

Chicago will try to break its six-game slide when the Chicago Bulls play Philadelphia

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Zach Collins - Battling illness Collins didn't practice Friday due to an illness, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.

Impact Collins left Wednesday's loss to the Knicks early, presumably due to the ailment. For now, he can be tentatively labeled as questionable for Saturday's game versus the 76ers.

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Nic Claxton - Closing in on season debut Head coach Tiago Splittler said Friday that Claxton (hamstring) is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the 76ers, per Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic.

Impact Splitter stopped short of confirming Claxton's availability, but the big man is certainly trending in the right direction. Once Claxton is cleared to make his Bulls debut, Jalen Smith (hand) is likely to fall into a reserve role.

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Nic Claxton - Recalled from Windy City Claxton (hamstring) was recalled from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Thursday.

Impact Claxton was assigned to the G League earlier in the day to log a practice as part of his rehab. He'll rejoin the NBA squad following his workout and could make his 2026-27 debut as early as Sunday against the 76ers.

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