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Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks

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20-32, 10-16 Away
Final
127 - 135

28-23, 18-8 Home

Lillard leads the way as Bucks beat 76ers 135-127 without Antetokounmpo

Hubie Brown gets a beautiful send-off in his final game

Gary Trent Jr. added a season-high 23 points and Bobby Portis had 18 points and 12 rebounds.

The Bucks were missing two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo for a fourth straight game as he deals with a strained left calf. Bucks coach Doc Rivers said before the game that Antetokounmpo likely will remain out through the All-Star break.

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points for the 76ers, the 18th straight game in which he had at least 25. Joel Embiid scored 27 and Guerschon Yabusele added 18.

Milwaukee won for just the second time in its last seven games. This was the Bucks' second home game in their last nine contests.

Philadelphia has lost three straight and five of its last six.

Takeaways 76ers: There were 22 lead changes in the first 27 minutes of this game before the 76ers faltered in the second half and fell behind by as many as 25.

Bucks: The Bucks played their first home game since landing Kyle Kuzma in a trade that sent three-time All-Star wing Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards. After coming off the bench in his Bucks debut, Kuzma started Sunday and had 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists. The other two players to join the Bucks at the trade deadline – center Jericho Sims and guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. – were in uniform but didn’t play.

Key moment Lillard hit a 3-pointer that put Milwaukee ahead for good 70-69 with 9:19 remaining in the third quarter.

Key stat The Bucks had season highs in points, 3-point baskets (24) and field-goal attempts (105).

Up next The Bucks host the Golden State Warriors on Monday. The 76ers host the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday.

Regular Season Series

MIL leads series 3-0

Recent Plays

4th 0.0 End of Game 127 - 135
4th 0.0 End of the 4th Quarter 127 - 135
4th 20.0 Jared Butler makes driving layup 127 - 135
4th 26.1 AJ Green makes free throw 2 of 2 125 - 135
4th 26.1 AJ Green makes free throw 1 of 2 125 - 134

Statistics

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47-89 FG 46-105
52.8 Field Goal % 43.8
18-45 3PT 24-55
40.0 Three Point % 43.6
15-19 FT 19-20
78.9 Free Throw % 95.0
42 Rebounds 53
8 Offensive Rebounds 19
34 Defensive Rebounds 34
28 Assists 29
9 Steals 7
5 Blocks 3
14 Turnovers 12
0 Team Turnovers 0
14 Total Turnovers 12
0 Technical Fouls 1
0 Total Technical Fouls 1
0 Flagrant Fouls 0
14 Points Conceded Off Turnovers 20
26 Fast Break Points 7
50 Points in Paint 40
21 Fouls 18
7 Largest Lead 25
Milwaukee Bucks Milwaukee Bucks Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
AJ Green, G Out Mar 30
Damian Lillard, PG Out Mar 25
Jericho Sims, C Out Mar 17
Bobby Portis, F Suspension Feb 20
Philadelphia 76ers Philadelphia 76ers Injuries
NAME, POS STATUS DATE
Guerschon Yabusele, F Out Mar 30
Quentin Grimes, SG Out Mar 30
Andre Drummond, C Out Mar 29
Kyle Lowry, PG Out Mar 28
Kelly Oubre Jr., SG Out Mar 28

Game Information

Fiserv Forum

Location: Milwaukee, WI
Attendance: 17,341 · Capacity:

2024-25 Atlantic Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Boston 55 19 .743 - W8
New York 46 27 .630 8.5 W1
Toronto 27 47 .365 28 W3
Brooklyn 24 51 .320 31.5 W1
Philadelphia 23 51 .311 32 L7

2024-25 Central Standings

TEAM W L PCT GB STRK
Cleveland 59 15 .797 - L1
Indiana 43 31 .581 16 L1
Detroit 42 32 .568 17 W3
Milwaukee 40 33 .548 18.5 L3
Chicago 33 41 .446 26 L1
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