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The Sixers squandered a large lead and an opportunity to take sole possession of first place in the Eastern Conference on Tuesday night.

Once up by 24 points, the Sixers fell to a 113-111 loss to the Bulls at United Center. Chicago moved to 6-1 and the Sixers dropped to 5-2.

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Nikola Vucevic drilled a go-ahead corner three-pointer with 3.2 seconds left. Quentin Grimes then had a good look at a game-winner, but he missed a top-of-the-key three-point attempt.

Tyrese Maxey's 39 points on 14-for-26 shooting led the Sixers. Joel Embiid had 20 points on 7-for-21 shooting.

Josh Giddey posted a triple-double with 29 points, 15 rebounds and 12 assists. Vucevic recorded 19 points and 10 boards

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