Philadelphia weathered Milwaukee’s second-quarter surge and won every other period to secure a 127-116 home victory.
Philadelphia opened with a 34-25 first quarter, absorbed Milwaukee’s 35-point second-quarter push, then extended its lead with a 33-27 third. Joel Embiid led the way with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, shooting 8-for-20 from the field and 12-for-14 at the line, with one steal, no blocks and four turnovers. Jaylen Brown added 27 points on 9-for-19 shooting and 6-for-6 free throws, plus three rebounds, five assists, three steals, no blocks and three turnovers. Tyrese Maxey scored 26 on 9-for-22 shooting, including 4-for-9 from three, with four rebounds, four assists, no steals or blocks and three turnovers; VJ Edgecombe chipped in 17 points on 5-for-13 shooting, 12 rebounds, two assists, two steals, one block and no turnovers. Milwaukee’s Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists on 7-for-13 shooting, with no steals or blocks and two turnovers, while Kel’el Ware posted 19 points, 13 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks on 6-for-11 shooting, with three turnovers. Philadelphia won the fourth 30-29 to finish off the 127-116 result.
Key Performers
Joel Embiid: 28 PTS, 11 REB, 10 AST; 8-20 FG, 12-14 FT Jaylen Brown: 27 PTS, 3 STL; 9-19 FG, 3-6 3PT Tyrese Maxey: 26 PTS, 4 REB, 4 AST; 9-22 FG, 4-9 3PT
Standings Impact
Philadelphia is 2-0 and 10th in the power index; Milwaukee falls to 0-2 and sits 26th.
DYMA Insight
Embiid, Brown and Maxey combined for 81 points, giving Philadelphia three 26-point scorers. Milwaukee’s 35-point second quarter briefly changed the rhythm, but Philadelphia outscored the Bucks across the other three periods.