The Philadelphia 76ers continued their momentum with an emphatic 113-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, securing their second consecutive win and climbing to fourth place in the Eastern Conference at 24-17. Despite playing on the second night of a back-to-back and missing key contributors Jared McCain, Kyle Lowry, and Kenyon Martin Jr., the Sixers delivered a dominant performance behind their stars.
Joel Embiid imposed his will with a monstrous 37-point, 15-rebound effort, while Tyrese Maxey added 30 points and five rebounds, showcasing the duo’s offensive prowess. Paul George, who had just returned from injury the night before, contributed 21 points before suffering another setback in the third quarter. While the Bucks excelled in bench production, steals, and assists, the 76ers controlled the game with superior field goal efficiency, points in the paint, free throw percentage, fast break points, and rebounding.
Milwaukee, playing without Bobby Portis Jr., saw Damian Lillard lead the way with 21 points, while Giannis Antetokounmpo posted a triple-double with 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Brook Lopez (13 points, 7 rebounds), Taurean Prince (11 points), and Gary Trent Jr. (10 points) also reached double figures, but the Bucks struggled to match the Sixers’ efficiency.
With their confidence surging, Philadelphia now turns its focus to a challenging road matchup against the Denver Nuggets on January 21 before returning home to face the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 24.
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