Joel Embiid bagged 32 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists and the lacking Philadelphia 76ers prevailed over a 13-point deficit to defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 110-102. Embiid, who has averaged 40 points and 11 rebounds in his last four matches, had 19 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the second half after 76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey exited right before halftime due to a left foot injury. Maxey had 24 points, five assists and four rebounds before twisting his ankle while driving to the basket against Jevon Carter. Philadelphia stated he has been scheduled for an MRI on Saturday.
Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Bucks with 25 points and 14 rebounds, although, his efforts from the free-throw line were became more tedious with each try in the second half by a raging Philadelphia audience.