The Philadelphia 76ers will visit the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on Tuesday in a marquee matchup between two Eastern Conference rivals that have started the 2025-26 NBA season on a strong note.

Here are five things to know ahead of tip-off (Tuesday, 8 ET, League Pass).

Battle of rising teams in Chicago: The 2025-26 regular season is only two weeks old, but it’s undeniable that both the 76ers and Bulls have been playing at a high level to start the campaign. It’s way too early to start talking about both teams being contenders in the Eastern Conference, but both teams have left a good impression on their opening performances. They both enter Tuesday’s slate with a 5-1 record, with the Bulls’ lone defeat coming against the New York Knicks on Nov. 2, while the 76ers suffered their

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