Philadelphia 76ers at Milwaukee Bucks
March 3,2023 at 8:30 PM
Sixers Defeat Bucks, 133-130
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks, 133-130, at Fiserv Forum on Saturday.

There were eight ties and nine lead changes in this game, with Philadelphia riding a 48-31 fourth quarter to their comeback win. Milwaukee actually had a game-high 18-point lead late in the third quarter, but the Sixers went on a game-deciding 10-0 run in the final two minutes to complete their comeback victory. The only advantage for the Sixers was the turnover differential, forcing 13 turnovers from the Bucks while committing just five on their end. They also outscored them in points off of turnovers, 24-5.

The Sixers (41-22) were led by James Harden, collecting 38 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists. Joel Embiid finished with 31 points, six rebounds and 10 assists. Tyrese Maxey tallied 26 points and three rebounds. The other two starters combined for five points, four rebounds and one assist. Georges Niang led the bench with 16 points.

The Bucks (45-18) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, accruing 34 points, 13 rebounds and four assists. Brook Lopez totaled 26 points, six rebounds and four assists. Jrue Holiday had 26 points, four rebounds and 13 assists, while Grayson Allen accumulated 20 points, three rebounds and three assists. No other player had more than seven points or three assists.

Milwaukee has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Sunday, playing the Washington Wizards on the road. Philly returns to action on Monday in a road matchup with the Indiana Pacers.
Posted on: 3/4/2023 8:35 PM
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