Game Notes For Wed vs. Sixers
* The road team has won the first three games in the season series between these teams, with the 76ers coming away with two victories. The Bulls are 4-2 in their last six trips to Philadelphia.
* After beating Atlanta on Tuesday, 103-94, the Bulls are 3-6 in their last nine games. They’ve lost four straight road games, and eight of their last nine away from home.
* Winners of two straight and 18 of their last 23, the 76ers are over .500 for the first time since they were 4-3 through November 16, 2006.
* Drew Gooden erupted for a season-high 31 points on Tuesday. His 16 rebounds also tied a season high.
* As a starter, Joakim Noah has hit 52.5 percent of his field goals and 81.6 percent of his free throws. Those figures were 43.7 and 61.6, respectively, when coming off the bench.
* Samuel Dalembert has averaged 15.3 points and 13.3 rebounds in three games against the Bulls this season. His career field-goal percentage versus Chicago (.609) is the highest by any active player (minimum 75 FGA).