Bucks vs. 76ers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions
Game Time: 7:00 PM EDT on Tuesday March 29, 2022
Milwaukee Bucks 118, Philadelphia 76ers 116 (Final)
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Milwaukee Bucks @BucksDPOY!! 🚫 pic.twitter.com/4DYzdn6IwZ – 10:50 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Harden called the Sixers’ late-game execution “a work in progress”: “ something that we have to be detailed on and be focused on. … The last two teams we’ve played, execution in the fourth quarter was top-tier, and that’s where we need to be, basically, the entire game” – 10:39 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid explains exactly what went wrong in a loss to the Bucks at home #Sixers sixerswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/29/joe… via @SixersWire – 10:39 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
James Harden and Doc Rivers had a chat today about Harden being more aggressive and looking to score. Harden: “I’m trying to get it right. I’m trying to be the best James Harden I can be, and I’m trying to make sure that I’m doing the things necessary to help my team win… – 10:38 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
“He’s one of those players that establishes himself that like his points are almost absolute like guarantee.”
-Kevin Durant talks about “limiting” Giannis. pic.twitter.com/3MLO3GL2qg – 10:38 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Joel Embiid: “The game really changed when I went on the bench. I didn’t think we played at the end of the 3rd, beginning of 4th. Their best player scored like 17 in a row, or whatever that was. I didn’t think we did what we had to do… They gained some momentum.” pic.twitter.com/fTOEzptu4z – 10:33 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Doc Rivers on his decision to go with Paul Millsap as the backup big: “Didn’t like DJ (in this matchup). We almost went with Paul Reed…but in Milwaukee (Giannis) was a tough matchup for Paul.”
“The first half (Millsap) was really good. The second half I thought he struggled.” – 10:32 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Kevin Durant on the idea of slowing down Giannis Antetokounmpo on Thursday: “His points are almost absolute, like a guarantee… They’re gonna happen.” – 10:30 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Kevin Durant was asked how his team can slow down Giannis. Durant asks what the reporter meant by that and answered that Giannis’ points are “absolute.” Basically guaranteed. – 10:30 PM Ajayi Browne @ajayibrowne
“It’s much more than Giannis (Antetokounmpo) … But his points? That’s going to always happen.”
⁃Kevin Durant on the Milwaukee Bucks. – 10:30 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid on the Bucks’ comeback: “The game really changed when I went on the bench … we didn’t do what we had to do, and they made that run and they cut the lead, and they gained some momentum and it carried over.” – 10:28 PM Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Giannis vs. Embiid delivers:
Tuesday: Giannis goes for 40-14-6 with the game-saving block in a W.
Last meeting: Embiid went for 42-14-5 in a W.
Both games decided on the final play of the game. pic.twitter.com/X7OjeAXwDT – 10:26 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Joel Embiid on Giannis’ game-clinching block: “I thought it was close . I probably should have gone up harder, but in that situation, I didn’t know how much time was left. So I was just trying to get the ball off or quickly up.” – 10:25 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid, on Giannis scoring 14 points in the late 3rd and early 4th to get Milwaukee back in the game : “I was on the bench the whole time. When I was on the floor, I really made sure that I was always there to help. I thought we didn’t follow up that strategy…” – 10:22 PM Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
—Great Embiid hustle rebound
—Great Giannis block
—Oh and Harden’s 3 almost killed a guy
pic.twitter.com/BybJmabZcQ – 10:21 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
For his 7th straight road game, Giannis has finished with at least 30+ points on 50% FG.
That’s the 2nd longest streak in NBA History.
Wilt Chamberlain (1961) owns the record with 9 games.
(via @ESPNStatsInfo) pic.twitter.com/wwKiktqSN8 – 10:20 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid on the stretch that he thought changed the game: “Their best player scored 17 in a row or whatever that was, I didn’t think we did what we had to do.” pic.twitter.com/LVqdcY8tmq – 10:18 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Rejected: Sixers lose to Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, 118-116 | Analysis inquirer.com/sixers/milwauk… via @phillyinquirer – 10:18 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
You’re gonna want to frame this one. 📸 pic.twitter.com/3wBmZUebdW – 10:16 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
onto the next.
📝 | @NJMIns – 10:14 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Not the result the Sixers wanted, but they took the defending champs down to the final possession AND Harden looked close to his former self against a really good team:
thepaintedlines.com/sixers-lose-cl… – 10:10 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
BKN got an expected win over DET tonight but Pistons made that really close.
6 games left for the Nets. The pick is still #16. BKN plays MIL next.
Guessing: I think TOR will clear but CHI and CLE are concerns. I would say BKN at 7 and CLE at 8 is very possible. – 10:09 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Embiid spotlighted the minutes where he was on the bench and Giannis went on a huge run as the turning point of the game. Mentioned that perhaps they need to match his minutes with Giannis’ in the future, noted he made an effort to offer help toward him whenever he was on floor – 10:08 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid says that the team did not execute the defensive strategy to open the fourth quarter. They didn’t wall off the interior, and allowed Giannis to drive in single coverage. – 10:07 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid, on his layup at the end that Giannis blocked: “I probably should have gone up harder, but I didn’t know how much time was left.” Said he rushed the layup to make sure he got it off in time. – 10:06 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
MVP Statement!!
40 PTS | 14 REB | 6 AST | 3 BLK | 67 FG% pic.twitter.com/GxlH71nbt9 – 10:06 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid said the game changed when he went to the bench #Sixers – 10:05 PM Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Joel Embiid on the goaltending call that got overturned at the end:
“I thought it was close.. I didn’t know if it was a goaltend or not” #Sixers – 10:05 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
W. pic.twitter.com/31Feutl22N – 10:02 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
4th quarter Khris. 🔥
22 PTS | 9 REB | 7 AST pic.twitter.com/Hb2U19OGfP – 9:57 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Mike Budenholzer: “Giannis’ defensive instincts, defensive skills – just another big block. He does it again tonight. That’s just a special block.” – 9:55 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Final: Nets beat the Pistons 130-123 behind 41 from Kevin Durant. A win is a win. Defense was not ideal at all. Cade Cunningham has my vote, if I had one, for Rookie of the Year. Milwaukee comes to town on Thursday. Biggest remaining game on the Nets’ regular season schedule. – 9:54 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis takes over in the 4th quarter to lift the Bucks over the Sixers. pic.twitter.com/8WNfc0xzBm – 9:50 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
About that Giannis block 👀
bit.ly/GiannisHuntsBl… – 9:46 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Doc Rivers said he talked with James Harden today, told him, “We need you to be you” and focus on scoring. Rivers thought tonight was a “big step” for Harden. – 9:45 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
MVP. No matter how many straws you have.
🎰 @paysbig pic.twitter.com/P0MtBmdIEi – 9:45 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Fun fact — Giannis and Embiid are averaging identical PPG.
Giannis: 1,853 points in 62 games
Embiid: 1,853 points in 62 games pic.twitter.com/mxB41fYsK7 – 9:45 PM Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Giannis and Joel Embiid have now each scored an identical 1853 points in 62 games — their 29.88 ppg marks put them just behind LeBron’s 30.13 – 9:44 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Doc Rivers said he went with Paul Millsap over DeAndre Jordan because the Bucks go smaller and he was also considering Paul Reed #Sixers – 9:43 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Doc Rivers says he thought the Giannis block was a goaltend live, but after seeing the replay. He knew it was a block. He assumes the officials got it right because “they spent an hour and 20 minutes” looking at it. #Sixers – 9:42 PM Justin Grasso @JGrasso_
Doc Rivers says he “almost” went with Paul Reed tonight #Sixers – 9:42 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Bulls now lined up to face Philly in the first round … and Embiid … who they have never beaten … like never, ever … – 9:40 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Terrific game to be at tonight. Not a lot of negative from me — great Harden game and a lot of stuff that suggests this team is capable of getting to a high level against elite competition. Gotta figure out ways to close, though
phillyvoice.com/instant-observ… – 9:36 PM Trey Kerby @treykerby
Switched to being a Giannis guy a week ago. Feels nice. – 9:34 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I’m (almost) always going to default to Jokić, but I will not be disappointed if Giannis wins MVP in the end. – 9:33 PM Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
re: GIANNIS. what a monster.
ruled clean after review. wins game. pic.twitter.com/k9a2rK1620 – 9:32 PM Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
A week ago @Sam Quinn told you to bet on Giannis as MVP cbssports.com/nba/news/giann… – 9:32 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Simple math. pic.twitter.com/IBikIDANun – 9:31 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Celtics standings watch:
1. MIA – 1.0 GB
2. MIL – 0.5 GB
3. BOS
4. PHI – 0.5 UP
5. CHI – 3.0 UP
6. TOR – 3.5 UP
7. CLE – 4.5 UP
Boston can drop no further than 7th in the standings. – 9:31 PM Tas Melas @TasMelas
Giannis is getting better. – 9:31 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Luka Doncic tonight:
34 PTS
12 REB
12 AST
1 TOV
His second triple-double in 30 minutes or less ties Giannis for the most all time. pic.twitter.com/kvBl4Jq0J3 – 9:30 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis tonight:
40 PTS
14 REB
6 AST
3 BLK
16-24 FG
The Bucks claim the 2 seed in the East. pic.twitter.com/yRlsvE5HaS – 9:29 PM Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
I didn’t even think that looked like a goaltend in real time. But since the refs called it that way on the floor, it was a jump ball once it was reversed, which screwed the Sixers.
Could have just been out of bounds off Milwaukee. Sixers get it under basket w 1.6 left. – 9:29 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
King Of Philly!! pic.twitter.com/eDB07BoOkC – 9:29 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
fought to the finish.
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/Vems7skRCx – 9:29 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Sixers lose to Milwaukee, 118-116. Another blown lead. Had chances down the stretch but came up a little short on some final possessions.
Do think Sixers can take some solace in the fact that James Harden looked that good against that team, who was giving a playoff-level effort. – 9:28 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
laughing is really my only emotion watching Giannis now. nothing surprises me anymore. – 9:28 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
FINAL: Bucks 118, Sixers 116
– Antetokounmpo 40pts/14reb/6ast/3blk
– Middleton 22pts/9reb/7ast
– Holiday 19pts/8reb/10ast
– Lopez 17pts/3reb – 9:28 PM Jon Johnson @jonjohnsonwip
Great game. Doc Rivers stunk out of TO late. Giannis just incredible. – 9:28 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
FINAL: Bucks 118, Sixers 116 thanks to Giannis’ game-saving block to go along with 40 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists. Embiid had 29-14-7. Harden with 32-5-9. Sixers will drop to fourth in the tightly packed East standings.
Again, sign me up for this as a playoff series. – 9:28 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
This Jokic-Giannis MVP race is going to come down to the wire. – 9:28 PM Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Milwaukee won G7 of the 2nd round on the road, closed out ECF on the road, broke a 2-2 NBA Finals deadlock on the road. Down double digits for a lot of the night in Philly tonight and they certainly never looked rattled. Just chipped away. Nice win and great game all around. – 9:28 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
What a bizarre ending to an awesome game. Giannis’s block was clean, turning it into a jump ball with 1.6 seconds to go – rather than the Sixers getting it out of bounds.
The tip bounces away, and Milwaukee comes away with a 118-116 victory – and, with it, the season series. – 9:28 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Bucks Win!! pic.twitter.com/CpadTyJ9QN – 9:27 PM Chris Vernon @ChrisVernonShow
GIANNIS. what a monster – 9:27 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Giannis Jokic
🤝
Game-winning blocks – 9:27 PM Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Lolll, it’s so absurd Giannis blocked that shot – 9:27 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Big finish in Philly for the #Bucks pic.twitter.com/FxPndDDn2r – 9:27 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
BLOCKED BY ANTETOKOUNMPO!! 🚫 pic.twitter.com/fu39nOgtaP – 9:27 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Jumpball at halfcourt with 1.6 seconds left.
Brook Lopez wins it. Time runs out.
FINAL: Bucks 118, Sixers 116 – 9:27 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Giannis for DPOY. Everyone wins. – 9:27 PM Kane Pitman @KanePitman
In real time that didn’t even look close to a goal tend. Sometimes Giannis just makes plays that you can’t believe would be possible. Add it to his highlight reel block catalogue. – 9:27 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
That’s the tough part there for the Sixers. Would’ve been their ball on the out of bounds but by rule it’s a jump ball on the overturn.
Regardless, great block by Giannis. – 9:26 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Call is overturned. It’s a block by Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks lead 118-116 with 1.6 ticks left. #Sixers – 9:26 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Lmao Giannis is a god – 9:26 PM Matthew Tynan @Matthew_Tynan
Bucks already discussing their jump-ball strategy – 9:26 PM The Ringer @ringernba
GIANNIS pic.twitter.com/i2M6Mj0a3e – 9:26 PM Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
That’s easily a clean block from Giannis. And holy hell, what a quick reaction – 9:26 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
GIANNIS pic.twitter.com/M73rjhll04 – 9:25 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Giannis makes so many winning plays. Dude is a winner. – 9:25 PM Chris Kirschner @ChrisKirschner
What a block by Giannis – 9:25 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Incredible Giannis game punctuated by what looks like a clean block there – 9:25 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Incredible defense from the Bucks on that possession, and another crazy block by Giannis Antetokounmpo at the end of the game. – 9:25 PM Dave Mason @DeuceMason
GIANNIS. What a block – 9:25 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
How, Giannis?! – 9:25 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
I think this is going to be a clean block, and a jump ball.
Also, what a play by Giannis. Wow. – 9:25 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Giannis got that before it hit the glass. – 9:24 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
That’s a clean block. Bucks ball. – 9:24 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid bucket gets called for a goaltend to tie it at 118. Call is being reviewed. #Sixers – 9:24 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
They’re calling that block by Giannis Antetokounmpo on Joel Embiid’s putback attempt a goaltend.
It is being reviewed though. – 9:24 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Admire Giannis’ confidence, but he had Middleton wide open at midcourt to pass to rather than holding onto the ball and getting fouled himself. Made 1-2, Sixer still have a chance down 2. – 9:23 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Giannis goes 1-2 from the line and the Bucks are up 118-116 with 12.4 seconds left. Sixers ball after the timeout. – 9:22 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Lopez and Holiday switch. Antetokounmpo stunts. Embiid misses a mid-ranger. Bucks get the stop they need.
Antetokounmpo to the line for two. He hits the first, misses the second..
Bucks up, 118-116, with 12.4 – 9:22 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
After Joel Embiid just missed a potential go-ahead jumper short at one end, Giannis Antetokounmpo goes 1-for-2 at the foul line at the other.
Philly’s ball, down 2, with 12.4 seconds to go. – 9:22 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis too smooth. 😳 pic.twitter.com/oWqfvn60W4 – 9:20 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue Giannis!! 😤 pic.twitter.com/8uXB1XcO0v – 9:19 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Unsurprisingly, both Embiid and Giannis have been spectacular tonight in their own ways. – 9:19 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Bucks-Sixers has been terrific. Fun game! – 9:18 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
A massive 3 by Jrue Holiday and the Bucks are up 4. – 9:17 PM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
An existential question:
Can you throw a lob so high Giannis can’t get it? I feel like Holiday just tried. – 9:16 PM Kane Pitman @KanePitman
Giannis has long arms. pic.twitter.com/IYgtV8oezS – 9:16 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Give Georges Niang credit. The dude just has a knack for knocking down big triples when the team needs them. 2 big ones in this 4th quarter. #Sixers – 9:16 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
A battle at the rim. 😤
📸 @PicknSaveStores Photo of the Night. pic.twitter.com/2SvSE4buCB – 9:16 PM Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Holiday threw that thing to the rafters knowing Giannis would go up and get it. – 9:16 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Giannis is good. – 9:15 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Joel Embiid just tried to post up Jrue Holiday.
It didn’t work. – 9:15 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
corner 👌! pic.twitter.com/dv5HDi3UZb – 9:15 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrue loves 4th quarters. pic.twitter.com/XqtJsxGr4v – 9:14 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Big shot by Georges Niang to answer a Jrue Holiday bucket and make it 110-108 with 3:10 remaining. Milwaukee has outscored Philly 29-19 in the fourth thus far. – 9:13 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Niang had missed five of his first six 3s, but that was a big one to cut the Bucks’ lead to 110-108 with 3:10 to play. Sixers have answered every time it’s looked like Milwaukee would start creating some distance. – 9:13 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Per the NBA live stats, Khris Middleton has accounted for 76.9% of the #Bucks points in the 4th quarter so far. – 9:11 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
108-106 #Bucks over #76ers with 4:55 to go in regulation.
Should be fun.
Antetokounmpo: 35/14reb
Middleton: 22/8/7
Holiday: 13/6/9
Embiid: 26/9/6
Harden: 32/8ast.
Harris: 20/10/5 – 9:10 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
James Harden’s 32 points tonight mark his new scoring high with the @Philadelphia 76ers.
32 PTS / 5 REB / 8 AST
9-14 fg / 4-8 3fg / 10-12 FT – 9:09 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Big step back jumper by James Harden cuts Milwaukee’s lead to 108-105 with 4:55 remaining. With these teams tied in the standings and the season series, these next five minutes very well may determine who finishes ahead in the East standings. Pretty huge implications. – 9:09 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
James Harden has a new Sixer-high with 32 points. That triple brings Philadelphia to within 108-105 with 4:55 left. #Sixers – 9:08 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Harden has his first 30-point game as a Sixer. – 9:08 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Man, the Bucks are scrambling allllllll over the place defensively tonight. – 9:06 PM Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
James Harden had a wide open 3 at the top on the swing. Didn’t even look at the rim. Considering he’ll get looks like that next month…not good – 9:06 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
That is a ridiculous finish by Embiid. Right through Lopez. – 9:04 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
SPLASH FROM THE CORNER!! pic.twitter.com/TmWyJhFztR – 9:03 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks are just spamming the Middleton-Lopez pick and roll with Antetokounmpo on the bench.
And it’s working. – 9:02 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
The Sixers and Bucks trading buckets and the lead pic.twitter.com/3ikUVrLUBp – 9:02 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton has passed #Bucks legend and current TV analyst Marques Johnson (@olskool888) for No. 8 on the franchise shot attempts list. – 9:02 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
And, the #Bucks have come back from a 14-point deficit with that Khris Middleton three.
Resets the game with 9 left to go in regulation. – 9:01 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
That was the downside to the new stagger. No Embiid or Harden, Bucks counter with all three of their best players and cut the lead down.
Embiid is checking back in now. Looks like we’re gonna get close to 40 minutes for all the big guns. – 8:59 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Timeout by Doc Rivers after a Khris Middleton bucket in the lane makes it 93-91 Philly with 9:22 remaining. Milwaukee took advantage of a lineup with no Harden and Embiid out there for the first part of the fourth to set up what should be a very fun final nine minutes. – 8:58 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Not really Millsap’s fault that Giannis is taking it to him, but sheesh, that was a tough stretch – 8:58 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
10-4 run to open the fourth quarter for the Bucks and they have it down to two in relatively short order.
Sixers 93, Bucks 91. 9:22 left. – 8:57 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
There was the Bucks’ push to start the fourth, with Giannis in and Embiid and Harden on the bench. Sixers’ lead down to 93-91 with 9:22 to play. Embiid was at the scorer’s table when Doc called timeout. – 8:57 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
The Sixers play better when Embiid and Harden are in the game. #subscribe #analysis – 8:57 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Embiid is coming back in. Sixers’ lead down to 4 just 2 minutes into 4th Q. – 8:56 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Flagrant foul on Danny Green for a arm/elbow across Giannis Antetokounmpo’s face. The #Bucks star was down for a bit to collect himself – got up and made his two free throws, the last of which he followed with a fist pump.
He scored again on the free possession. – 8:56 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Review here in Philly after a foul by Danny Green on Giannis Antetokounmpo, which was a pretty clear flagrant one – not that the crowd here was happy with the call. Not a dirty play by Green, but just got caught in an awkward place in the air. – 8:55 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Flagrant 1 on Danny Green. 2 shots and possession for MIL. Right call. – 8:55 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo took about 30 seconds to get up after that foul by Danny Green. But he got up and walked it off eventually.
It is being reviewed. – 8:54 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
4th quarter finish. pic.twitter.com/IbPbgmCq7v – 8:53 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I was so distracted by this Sixers-Bucks game that I forgot to make the rice for this chicken tikka masala. – 8:51 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
76ers 89, Bucks 81 after 3. James Harden has 28 and 8, in what so far has been his best game in a Philly uniform. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 28-11-6 for Milwaukee. – 8:51 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis quick with it!! 💨 pic.twitter.com/AetAZnfBPt – 8:51 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
gotta finish strong!
🪙 @Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/iVHsUccVey – 8:50 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers 89, Bucks 81 at the end of the third. Giannis up to 28-11-6 after a burst at to close that period, including that dunk in the final seconds. Harden has 29-5-8. Embiid with 21-8-6. Should be a fun finish. – 8:50 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
It’ll be 2030, Giannis will be 35, and it’ll still amaze me how few dribbles it takes for him to get from half-court to the rim. – 8:50 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
James Harden has tied his Sixer-high with 29 points. He also has 8 assists and 5 rebounds as Philly takes an 89-81 lead after 3. #Sixers – 8:49 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
One of the Bucks’ major goals in every game is keeping teams off the free throw line.
It’s especially important against teams with dudes that live at the line.
After three quarters, James Harden has shot 12 free throws. – 8:49 PM Joe Cowley @JCowleyHoops
Scores that should matter to you:
76ers lead Bucks at end of three
Nets losing to @Vincent Goodwill Pistons – 8:48 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks have trailed by as much as 14 points in the third quarter, but they’ve cut the Sixers’ lead to seven points.
Budenholzer just took his third quarter use it or lose it and the Bucks trail, 86-79, with 33.6 seconds left in the third quarter. – 8:46 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis isn’t afraid to just pull up. 👌 pic.twitter.com/rsjlmF52mp – 8:45 PM Philadelphia 76ers PR @SixersStats
Via @NBA Courtside:
With his three three-pointers tonight @Philadelphia 76ers @Danny Green has passed Eddie Jones for 35th on the All-Time three-pointers list with 1,547. – 8:43 PM Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Not gon lie: Harden ballin. Sixers will definitely be a problem if THIS is the James they get in the playoffs. – 8:43 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Tobias Harris has been good. Like really good actually. He’s understanding his role, he’s attacking the glass, and he’s been good on defense too. #Sixers – 8:37 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Wes!! 🏹 pic.twitter.com/OjLlQhTcc3 – 8:36 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton has passed HOFer Jack Sikma for No. 10 on the #Bucks all-time rebounds list. – 8:35 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
And there is another missed tip-in from the Bucks.
This is strange to watch. – 8:32 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Khris Middleton hasn’t scored since there was 8:15 to go in the first half. #Bucks down 10 with 7:03 to go in the third. – 8:31 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Brook Lopez filled it up, but it has done little for the Bucks in the first five minutes of the third quarter.
They’re still down, 74-64, with 7:03 left in the third. – 8:30 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #76ers have now matched the #Bucks in fastbreak points (11) and lead in points in the paint (30-26).
They’re also shooting 54% from the floor. – 8:30 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
a lil’ give & go. pic.twitter.com/BbNoq2X7KS – 8:29 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jrue Holiday misses a fastbreak layup = Harden free throws.
Giannis Antetokounmpo misses an uncontested 6-footer and putback = Embiid basket to put the #76ers up 10 again… – 8:28 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Brook ain’t afraid to get the bucket. 😤 pic.twitter.com/G4Ov5sYBvp – 8:25 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Brook Lopez had 3 points at halftime. He has scored 11 in the first 3 minutes of the 3rd quarter. – 8:25 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Brook Lopez takeover here in the third quarter. He has the Bucks’ first 11 points.
Holiday has had two close chances and missed both of them, including a breakaway lay-in. – 8:25 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Brook Lopez has 10 points in the first 2 minutes of the third quarter. – 8:24 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Big man ball to open the second half – Brook Lopez & Joel Embiid scored the first 13 points of the second half and 15 of the 18 so far. – 8:24 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Bucks’ first two possessions of the second half: Brook Lopez and-1, Brook Lopez corner 3. – 8:22 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Jrueski heating up. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/lob41r2lqc – 8:19 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
That might have been the best half James Harden has played as a 76er. 16 points on 5-for-7 shooting, 2-for-4 from 3, with three rebounds and five assists, and he showed good burst getting to the rim. That’s the version of him Philly needs to have to make a deep run. – 8:18 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Since taking a 25-14 lead with 2:22 to play in the first quarter, the #Bucks were outscored 47-26 by the #76ers. – 8:14 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Sure, why show 76ers-Bucks, when you can show the Lakers (again) getting blown out. – 8:14 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Impressive response from Philly after it looked like they’d get run out of the gym early. 9/18 from 3 helped them get back into it, but also shooting a solid 56% from 2 at halftime. Bucks halfcourt offense looked clunky, and Bud’s rotation was…..expansive. – 8:07 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Quick break. pic.twitter.com/iZ4dq4T63o – 8:07 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Fun half of basketball, Sixers lead 61-51. Strong start by Harden, strong middle from Harris, strong close by Embiid. Sixers shoot 9-18 from deep.
Do think the Bucks are looming. Giannis is creating some great 3-point looks with his drives, they just haven’t hit a ton of them. – 8:07 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
+10
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/5jJBuHjoI2 – 8:07 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
#Sixers lead the Bucks 61-51 at the half, with Harden (16/3/5 on 5-7 shooting), Embiid (13 on 4-11) and Harris (10 on 4-7) leading the way. Sixers have just four turnovers at the break, most of which came in the game’s first few minutes. Milwaukee’s shooting just 6-19 from 3. – 8:06 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Halftime: Sixers 61, Bucks 51. Sixers are shooting 9-of-18 from 3, while the Bucks are 6-of-19. Harden with 16-3-5. Embiid with 13-4-5. Harris with 10-4-3. Giannis with 17-5-4. Sixers have also turned 8 Bucks turnovers into 9 points. – 8:06 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
The @Philadelphia 76ers lead the Bucks by 10 at halftime, 61-51.
Harden: 16 PTS / 3 REB / 5 AST
Embiid: 13 PTS / 4 REB / 5 AST
Harris: 10 PTS / 4 REB / 3 AST
Maxey: 7 PTS / 4 AST
Green: 6 PTS / 2 REB – 8:06 PM Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Ibaka really has nothing for this Harden-Embiid pick and roll. Gotta imagine Lopez plays a bit more in the second half than the first half. – 8:06 PM Jake Madison @NOLAJake
They could have put Bucks/76ers on TNT instead… – 8:06 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Half: Sixers 61, Bucks 51 – 8:05 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Harden airballed a catch-and-shoot 3 earlier in the half (his only miss so far). So when he had that 2nd catch-and-shoot attempt, you knew one rhythm dribble was coming. He converted this one. – 8:03 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks once led by 11, fell down 10.
Down to 27% from behind the three-point line. – 8:02 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
had to show you again from our angle. pic.twitter.com/6eRezyTSR2 – 8:01 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
FLYBULLE. pic.twitter.com/YwmOnRPhzU – 7:59 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Strong first half so far from Philly, which leads 49-44 with 2:53 to go in the second. 76ers are now 7-for-14 from 3-point range. They are a *very* streaky team from deep, and tonight it’s trending in the right direction for them. – 7:59 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis with the vicious dunk. 😤 pic.twitter.com/WLvc9lIuHy – 7:58 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After 27 points in the first quarter, the Bucks have scored just 17 points in the first nine minutes of the second quarter.
Some of their missed shots and turnovers have led to easy offense for the 76ers as well. Sixers up, 49-44, with 2:53 left in the first half. – 7:58 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks shooting 29% from behind the three-point line and are just 3-for-6 from the free throw line.
They trail the #76ers 49-44 with 2:53 to go in the first half. – 7:58 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots his first free throws of the game at the 3:19 mark of the second quarter. – 7:56 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Harden at QB? – 7:55 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Touchdown, Matisse Thybulle. Sixers stretch their lead out to 49-41 with 3:19 to play in the first half. – 7:55 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
oh my, Maxey! 😱 pic.twitter.com/sAVmyPLFxq – 7:55 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Joel Embiid shoots his first free throws of the game at the 5:32 mark of the 2nd quarter. – 7:52 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Productive stint for Danny Green, who seems to be gaining some rhythm in what has been a tough season. Six points on 2-of-3 from deep, 2 rebounds and a block in 11 minutes. – 7:52 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
No Serge Ibaka thus far for the Bucks, but they are rolling with a Bobby Portis-Brook Lopez pairing right now. – 7:50 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
pass, pass, splash. pic.twitter.com/nrMKuXeXsJ – 7:50 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#76ers has scored nine points off six #Bucks turnovers.
Milwaukee has 11 fast break points. – 7:48 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
3s on back-to-back possessions from Maxey and Harris and the Sixers, who struggled for much of the first quarter, have taken a 39-37 lead midway through the 2nd. Harden has 12 on 4-5 shooting to lead the way, with 7 from Harris and 6 from Green off bench. Embiid just 1-7 so far. – 7:48 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Sixers have hit a couple threes here in the second quarter and they have a 39-37 lead with 6:21 left in the first half.
Jrue Holiday already up to eight assists on the night for the Bucks. – 7:47 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers are shooting 6-of-12 from three-point range, including back-to-back makes by Harris and Maxey to push the Sixers ahead 39-37 about halfway through the second. – 7:47 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Couplea 7-0 runs puts the #Sixers up 39-37 on the #Bucks – 7:47 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Needle. Thread. Bucket. 🪡 pic.twitter.com/a7rqWsf4UV – 7:47 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Shake Sauce. 🍝 pic.twitter.com/1PlF1npRbq – 7:44 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Not a good start for Embiid. The big fella is shooting 1-for-7 and has 2 points in 12 minutes. – 7:44 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
With that cross-court pass to Danny Green, Embiid’s fantasy points per 75 x VORP went up by 2%. – 7:43 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Tobias Harris. pic.twitter.com/JNCHCTF6q2 – 7:43 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Hang it. 🖼 pic.twitter.com/AIwLPaInyE – 7:42 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Jrue Holiday has eight assists already for the #Bucks – 7:41 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Georges Niang did his very best Delco rec league impression with that behind the back crossover move. – 7:39 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Georges Niang is not here to look cute dribbling the ball. – 7:38 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Things are just heating up. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/x9LzlsHe0B – 7:37 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
plenty of game left.
🪙@Cryptocom pic.twitter.com/Clu7S3UrTr – 7:36 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
After one quarter, the Bucks lead, 27-24. Giannis Antetokounmpo has 10/5/2. Middleton has 9/3.
Advanced Stats:
OffRtg: 112.5
DefRtg: 100.0
Net Rtg: +12.5
ORB%: 30.0%
DRB%: 100.0% – 7:36 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Harden looks more spry to start this one, good attacking quarter for him. – 7:36 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Fun first quarter here in Philly, where the Bucks lead 27-24. 10 points on perfect 5-for-5 shooting for Giannis Antetokounmpo, while James Harden had 12 and had two and-ones – including on a 3-point attempt. – 7:36 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Bucks 27, Sixers 24 at the end of the first. Harden with 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting. Embiid is 1-of-6 from the floor and did not go to the free-throw line. Giannis with 10 points on 5-of-5 shooting and 5 boards. – 7:35 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Bucks lead 27-24 after one. Harden leads all scorers with 12 points on 4-5 shooting. Giannis A. has 10 for the Bucks. – 7:35 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
the beard. pic.twitter.com/vBYIA1s4Xf – 7:35 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Sixers teetered dangerously close to dead in that first quarter. Harden came alive. – 7:35 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks led by 11 at one point, head into the second with a 27-24 lead on the #76ers in Philadelphia. – 7:34 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis poster on Embiid!! 😤 pic.twitter.com/NpjIC2QfhK – 7:33 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Giannis right now:
10 points
5/5 FG
5 rebounds
2 assists
1 NASTY turnaround fade. – 7:32 PM Quinton Mayo @RealQuintonMayo
Giannis vs. Embiid at the rim is ALWAYS a movie.
Giannis got that one. He’s cooking right now. – 7:31 PM Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Doc Rivers bringing Paul Millsap in for Embiid, which is maybe the first time I’ve seen him subbed in instead of Jordan since the Sixers signed DeAndre. – 7:31 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
No DeAndre Jordan. Paul Millsap is getting the early backup minutes. – 7:30 PM Rich Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Paul Millsap seems to be getting the backup center minutes tonight. – 7:30 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Paul Millsap — not DeAndre Jordan — is the backup center tonight. – 7:30 PM Danny Leroux @DannyLeroux
Bucks here – 7:30 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Not so fast. pic.twitter.com/au2SNmV5pr – 7:30 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Paul Millsap gets the backup center minutes in the first half tonight. – 7:30 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Paul Millsap checks in. – 7:30 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Paul Millsap is getting set to check in rather than DeAndre Jordan #Sixers – 7:30 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
That’s going to be a pretty picture.
Joel Embiid gets to the rim late and Giannis Antetokounmpo snuck in for an authoritative slam. – 7:29 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
That Giannis dunk pic.twitter.com/Mqo6JJjviq – 7:29 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Really curious to see what the 76ers do in the postseason offensively.
If the Bucks’ defensive strategy tonight is any indication of what other teams will do, floor looks real cramped with Matisse Thybulle essentially getting ignored. – 7:28 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Kha$h!! 💰 pic.twitter.com/ByaP25QmUY – 7:27 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Sixers already have four turnovers, which have contributed to the Bucks’ six fastbreak points. After some recent (slight) improvement in transition defense, that has slid back the past couple games. Phoenix really got out and ran Sunday afternoon, too. – 7:26 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#76ers have taken one shot since their last timeout. #Bucks are on an 11-0 run. – 7:26 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Joel Embiid gets stripped and the Bucks go the other way to get an alley-oop for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Bucks lead it 18-11 and Doc Rivers gets a timeout in. #Sixers – 7:25 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Wild no call by James Capers there on that Middleton hip check for Thybulle. – 7:25 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Harden with 3 strong finishes of varying difficulties against a decent interior defense already tonight. Seems to have some burst. – 7:20 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Did the Bucks Broadcast just say Joel Embiid isn’t going to play a whole lot of defense? – 7:19 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The #Bucks and #76ers are each 5-for-10 from the floor as Milwaukee leads 13-11.
Philadelphia has 10 points in the paint, Milwaukee has six fast break points and 2 three-pointers. – 7:19 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Wasn’t the prettiest start for the Bucks offense, but they lead, 13-11, with 6:44 left in the first quarter.
Middleton, who turned it over twice trying to throw lobs, leads the way for the Bucks with six points. – 7:18 PM Sam Amick @sam_amick
Another enjoyable ‘Unplugged’ interview coming tomorrow, at @TheAthletic…
But for tonight, with the Sixers and Bucks facing off in Philly, the last two are worth sharing again.
Giannis (@Giannis Antetokounmpo) – theathletic.com/3198930/2022/0…
Embiid (@JoelEmbiid)- theathletic.com/3213386/2022/0… – 7:18 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Can confirm that Jevon Carter’s bench celebrations are still on-point. – 7:18 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
cash! 🤑 pic.twitter.com/UGyY5jj95j – 7:17 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Bobby Portis is tonight’s sixth man for the #Bucks – 7:17 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
🔔 Bobby Jones 🔔
@TISSOT pic.twitter.com/L0Oa4SOWoI – 7:16 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Interesting to see Milwaukee starting out with Wes Matthews both starting and starting on James Harden. Good start for Harden early on, who is already 3-for-3 for 7 points and has converted an and-one for Philly. – 7:16 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
James Harden with a few aggressive driver to start this game. He’s looking to score too which is something that he needs to focus on instead of looking to draw the foul. #Sixers – 7:15 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Starting with a splash!! 💦 pic.twitter.com/jmaMaiClud – 7:15 PM Gina Mizell @ginamizell
Harden’s first drive to the bucket results in an and-1. Good sign for him, given the ay he has struggled to finish and the rim. – 7:14 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Joel Embiid has more spills (two) than the Sixers have made baskets (one). – 7:13 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has passed Washington HOFer Wes Unseld for No. 86 the defensive rebounds list. – 7:13 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Brook Lopez with a 3 on the Bucks’ second offensive possession to open scoring for the Bucks tonight. – 7:12 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
*Lopez knocks Embiid down*
Judd Apatow: “He could’ve killed him!” – 7:12 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Wesley Matthews on James Harden and Jrue Holiday on Tyrese Maxey to open things tonight. – 7:11 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Bucks-Sixers. pic.twitter.com/9WDdPyffDu – 7:11 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
big fella time. pic.twitter.com/vYRCWFncgh – 7:09 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
It’s time for Bucks Basketball!! pic.twitter.com/mjvE9FC1q4 – 7:03 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers great Bobby Jones is in the building for tonight’s Sixers vs. #Bucks game. – 7:03 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Not sure if this was a Philadelphia cheer or an actual cheer when the PA noted “there are … no … injuries” for the day’s injury report on the big screen. – 6:57 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Brook, who has started the last four games, has reached double figures in scoring in each of his last four games.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/6WAlxlvgDe – 6:56 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
the photo:
📱 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/ck2sFEhPH9 – 6:53 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
During his pregame media session, #Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer referenced a few times how #76ers guard Tyrese Maxey had given them problems.
With Maxey-James Harden-Tobias Harris-Matisse Thybulle joining Joel Embiid, Milwaukee added Wesley Matthews to its starting lineup. – 6:50 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
For real this time. Tonight’s starters vs. Philly. pic.twitter.com/e3GiX62kqn – 6:45 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
tonight’s starting five:
• @Matisse Thybulle
• @Tobias Harris
• @Joel Embiid
• @Tyrese Maxey
• @James Harden
🏀@RothmanOrtho pic.twitter.com/yiqRsiCSuw – 6:31 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Ready to work. pic.twitter.com/Cjqgz4NDqF – 6:30 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
Shakes shoe game: 🤌🤌
👟@SoleSavy pic.twitter.com/Lpb8DRx60W – 6:30 PM Mark Followill @MFollowill
This is the first of two national exclusive telecasts in the next week for the Mavs. Tonight on TNT vs the Lakers and Sunday at the Bucks on ABC. As always there are local Mavs-centric radio options w/ @Chuck Cooperstein and Brad on @theeagledallas & Victoria Villalba in Spanish on 99.1. – 6:24 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
cold weather fits. 🥶 pic.twitter.com/JV54qP9rDr – 6:22 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The two #76ers stars go through their pregame work. Everybody is healthy and ready to go tonight in Philly. pic.twitter.com/ckxqtbSBqI – 6:20 PM NBA Math @NBA_Math
🗣NEW @HardwoodKnocks
📬 The ‘Who Ya Got?!?’ MAILBAG
🔘Hali vs Maxey (7:34)
🔘Scottie vs Cade vs Evan (14:43)
🔘BRK vs DEN vs LAC (22:17)
🔘Ja vs Trae (37:07)
🔘LaMelo vs Ant (46:44)
🎧 https://t.co/EZj8sXXP6b
https://t.co/8CcuzQQiP7
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TIMESTAMPS pic.twitter.com/kfmncswzA9 – 6:18 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Giannis has now scored 30+ points in six of his last seven games.
🎥 @SociosUSA pic.twitter.com/HRbaXAOqDK – 6:12 PM Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
Just filled out my @PrizePicks entry for tonight (with their Taco Tuesday discount for Giannis). Here’s who I’m rooting for this evening: pic.twitter.com/aUFuCayxrg – 5:56 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
The last time we were in Philly, the Bucks hit consecutive three-pointers late in the 4th to seal the 118-109 victory over the Sixers.
🔄 @betwayusa Game Rewind pic.twitter.com/xPknIS0nyI – 5:56 PM Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Asked what he’s seen from Tyrese Maxey, Mike Budenholzer began with a deadpan “I hope he doesn’t play tonight.” – 5:43 PM Lauren Rosen @LaurenMRosen
Bucks Head Coach Mike Budenholzer on @Tyrese Maxey:
“The growth of their younger guys, particularly Maxey, was a problem for us last time we played…
I hope he doesn’t play tonight. I don’t want to see him.”
😂 – 5:41 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Philadelphia Cheese. 😀
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/eZiwClCDXJ – 5:41 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Asked about Tyrese Maxey, Mike Budenholzer says, “Yeah, I hope he doesn’t play tonight. I hope I don’t see him.”
Goes on to commend Maxey’s confidence. – 5:40 PM Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer says Giannis Antetokounmpo will play today #Sixers – 5:33 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Giannis Antetokounmpo will play tonight. – 5:33 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Compromise Collusion to give Jokic First Team ALL NBA and Embiid MVP. In? – 5:28 PM Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Doc Rivers asked what his level of comfort is with the backup bigs behind Joel Embiid: “I’m comfortable.” – 5:24 PM Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Asked about his comfort level with the depth of bigs he has behind Embiid, Rivers says he’s comfortable and leaves it at that. – 5:23 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
City of Brotherly Love. 💚
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/biGFueGHSQ – 5:21 PM Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Doc Rivers says he thinks people have been overlooking the defending champion Milwaukee Bucks this season, says he keeps hearing chatter about every team but Milwaukee.
“They didn’t luck into winning.” – 5:18 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Squad goals.
📸 @MotorolaUS pic.twitter.com/JhqS1jvqzr – 5:04 PM Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Giannis Antetokounmpo, probable to play tonight for the #Bucks against the #76ers, joins Khris Middleton for their usual pregame routines. pic.twitter.com/Z51nfhwHqg – 4:56 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
“There’s a lot of smoke about Beal’s FA decision. People are talking about the Philly outcome, right, with the potential for Harden to take less money, it could be maybe a sign-and-trade with Tobias….”
@Jake Fischer joins me on
bit.ly/3IJFLA0 – 4:37 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
‘Why Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks is a must-win for the Philadelphia 76ers?’ by Locked On 76ers – Daily Podcast On The Philadelphia Sixers megaphone.link/LKN7167920009 – 4:32 PM DeAndre Jordan @DeAndre
#35 @TobiOye… – 4:18 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Battle in the East.
🎰 @paysbig pic.twitter.com/7gxVKr8x9A – 4:01 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
ready to make a statement.
🎥𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗱, hydrated by @BioSteelSports 💪 pic.twitter.com/YudocMKFos – 3:38 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Giannis and Embiid H2H stats, regular season and playoffs:
Record — Giannis (6-4)
PPG — Giannis (33.1)
RPG — Giannis (14.0)
APG — Giannis (6.8)
BPG — Embiid (1.9)
SPG — Giannis (1.5)
FG% — Giannis (53.4)
Tonight the winner will claim the 2 seed. pic.twitter.com/7NgNKzAg4h – 3:14 PM Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks
Will there be more or less than 5 dunks tonight?
📊 @betwayusa – 3:02 PM Philadelphia 76ers @sixers
gettin’ loose. pic.twitter.com/ezVGMJ1tT3 – 2:49 PM Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
The Raptors are 28-15 since Jan 1. That’s the seventh best record in the NBA just ahead of Miami and Milwaukee – 2:47 PM CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
NBA MVP race: Joel Embiid looks to make statement vs. Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo; Nikola Jokic gains ground
cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-m… – 2:34 PM Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
ESPN straw poll finds Nikola Jokic leading Joel Embiid in race for NBA MVP
sportando.basketball/en/espn-straw-… – 2:30 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1962, the @Los Angeles Lakers Elgin Baylor and Jerry West became the first teammates in NBA history to each score at least 40 points in the same playoff game.
The feat has been accomplished five times since, most recently by Anthony Davis and Jrue Holiday (April 21, 2018). pic.twitter.com/xnsoFn3FFF – 2:01 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Why Tuesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Bucks is a must-win for t… youtu.be/EgugC2KCpmk via @YouTube – 1:43 PM Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
The Bucks’ injury report for tonight’s game in Philadelphia is about as clean as it has been all season long.
Probable: Giannis Antetokounmpo (right knee soreness)
OUT: DeAndre’ Bembry (right knee surgery) – 1:27 PM Paul Millsap @Paulmillsap4
A loss ain’t a loss it’s a lesson.. – 1:03 PM