Bulls vs. 76ers Recap: Maxey and LeBron Cash in a Sixers Rout

Philadelphia beat Chicago 126-107 on Monday night. The 76ers won the first quarter 30-23, the Bulls took the second 36-34 to trail 64-59 at the half, and Philadelphia pulled away by winning the third 26-20 and the fourth 36-28. The Sixers shot 53% from the field, handed out 36 assists and led by as many as 22. Seven DARIMARKET plays cashed on this game: three on Tyrese Maxey, two on LeBron James, one on Jaylen Brown and the game under.

What cashed

Tyrese Maxey 26+ points (-114 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Maxey cleared 26+ points in all 7 games this season, averaging 29.6. - What happened: He scored exactly 26 on 10-of-15 shooting and 5-of-6 at the line in 36 minutes. It cleared by 0.5. - Worth watching: He got there on efficiency with only one three, so his shot volume is the number to check next time.

Tyrese Maxey 31+ points + assists (-120 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: Maxey cleared 31+ points and assists in 6 of 7 games this season, averaging 34.0. - What happened: His 26 points and 11 assists made 37, clearing by 6.5. - Worth watching: Eleven assists gave this combo far more room than the straight points line had.

Tyrese Maxey 30+ points + rebounds + assists (-311 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Maxey had 30+ PRA in 9 of his last 10 and all 7 games this season. With Joel Embiid questionable for foot management, we saw only more usage for Maxey. - What happened: Embiid played 25 minutes, and Maxey still posted 26 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists for 41 PRA, 11.5 clear. - Worth watching: His playmaking load makes PRA the steadier way to back him.

ALT: LeBron James 12+ points (-620 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: James cleared 12+ points in all 5 games this season, averaging 16.4. - What happened: He scored 15 on 6-of-13 shooting in 31 minutes, clearing by 3.5. - Worth watching: At this price it only makes sense as a parlay leg.

ALT: LeBron James 25+ points + rebounds + assists (-484 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: James cleared 25+ PRA in all 5 games this season, averaging 30.4. - What happened: 15 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists made 31, clearing by 6.5. He was +30 in his minutes. - Worth watching: Nine assists show how much of his value runs through playmaking right now.

ALT: Jaylen Brown 4+ assists (-167 at DraftKings): CASHED - Our read: Brown cleared 4+ assists in 5 of 6 games this season, averaging 4.2. - What happened: He had 5 assists to go with 25 points and 11 rebounds on 9-of-15 shooting, clearing by 1.5. - Worth watching: A double-double night with 33 minutes of run. His rebounding is worth a look alongside the assists.

ALT: Under 243.5 total points (-156 at FanDuel): CASHED - Our read: The main total was 238.5, and these teams had stayed under 243.5 in 16 of their last 20 combined. Embiid was also questionable. - What happened: The teams combined for 233, landing 10.5 under the alt line. Chicago shot 10-of-38 from three. - Worth watching: Alt unders a few points above the main number give room for a fast pace. This game had 56 fast-break points and still stayed under.

How the game played out

Philadelphia owned the paint 62-54 and scored 31 fast-break points. VJ Edgecombe added 21 on 9-of-12 shooting and was +31. Caleb Wilson led Chicago with 24 points and Josh Giddey had 10 assists, but the Bulls never led by more than 4.

Trends to watch

• Maxey played 36 minutes with 11 assists. That workload keeps his combo lines in play.
• James and Maxey combined for 20 assists. Philadelphia's ball movement fed both their PRA lines.
• Chicago allowed 53% shooting and 62 paint points. That matchup is worth a look for Sixers scoring props.

Stats are from the ESPN box score. See our guides on totals, alt lines and player props, or visit the NBA hub.