Simmons' triple-double tames Bulls

Ben Simmons had 13 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists to lead eight players in double figures as the Philadelphia 76ers defeated the short-handed visiting Chicago Bulls 127-108 on Thursday night.

Simmons had 12 triple-doubles last season and became the first player in franchise history to accomplish the feat in a home opener.

Joel Embiid scored 30 points and swept 12 rebounds for his second consecutive double-double this season. Embiid also had four blocked shots.