Through 3 Quarters
We’ve seen some fireworks three quarters in as the Philadelphia 76ers and the Milwaukee Bucks have combined for 194 points. Neither squad has the game in the bag, but Philadelphia leads 100-94.
The 76ers have been led by center Joel Embiid, who so far has posted a double-double on 33 points and ten rebounds. One thing to keep an eye out for is Georges Niang’s foul situation as he currently sits at four.
Milwaukee has been relying on point guard Jrue Holiday, who has 21 points, and power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has 16 points and seven assists in addition to seven boards.
Milwaukee has lost 84% of the time when they were down heading into the fourth quarter this season, so this one seems just about wrapped up
Who’s Playing
Philadelphia @ Milwaukee
Current Records: Philadelphia 34-23; Milwaukee 36-23
What to Know
The Philadelphia 76ers have enjoyed the comforts of home their last four games, but now they must head out on the road. They will take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday at Fiserv Forum. Philadelphia has been on the wrong side of a one-way rivalry with Milwaukee and is hoping to record their first win since Dec. 25 of 2019.
The night started off rough for the 76ers on Tuesday, and it ended that way, too. They were pulverized by the Boston Celtics 135-87. The Sixers were in a tough position by the half, with the score already sitting at 69-42. One thing holding the Sixers back was the mediocre play of point guard Tyrese Maxey, who did not have his best game: he finished with 11 points on 3-for-11 shooting in his 30 minutes on the court.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee was able to grind out a solid victory over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, winning 128-119. Power forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was a one-man wrecking crew for Milwaukee, dropping a double-double on 50 points and 14 rebounds.
Philadelphia is expected to win this handily, but they should have beaten the Washington Wizards Feb. 2 easily too and instead slipped up with a 106-103. In other words, don’t count the Bucks out just yet.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday at 8:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Fiserv Forum — Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- TV: TNT
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $16.00
Odds
The Bucks are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the 76ers, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bucks as a 6-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Milwaukee have won 15 out of their last 21 games against Philadelphia.
- Nov 09, 2021 – Milwaukee 118 vs. Philadelphia 109
- Apr 24, 2021 – Milwaukee 132 vs. Philadelphia 94
- Apr 22, 2021 – Milwaukee 124 vs. Philadelphia 117
- Mar 17, 2021 – Milwaukee 109 vs. Philadelphia 105
- Feb 22, 2020 – Milwaukee 119 vs. Philadelphia 98
- Feb 06, 2020 – Milwaukee 112 vs. Philadelphia 101
- Dec 25, 2019 – Philadelphia 121 vs. Milwaukee 109
- Apr 04, 2019 – Milwaukee 128 vs. Philadelphia 122
- Mar 17, 2019 – Philadelphia 130 vs. Milwaukee 125
- Oct 24, 2018 – Milwaukee 123 vs. Philadelphia 108
- Apr 11, 2018 – Philadelphia 130 vs. Milwaukee 95
- Mar 04, 2018 – Milwaukee 118 vs. Philadelphia 110
- Jan 29, 2018 – Milwaukee 107 vs. Philadelphia 95
- Jan 20, 2018 – Philadelphia 116 vs. Milwaukee 94
- Apr 08, 2017 – Milwaukee 90 vs. Philadelphia 82
- Mar 06, 2017 – Milwaukee 112 vs. Philadelphia 98
- Jan 25, 2017 – Philadelphia 114 vs. Milwaukee 109
- Jan 16, 2017 – Philadelphia 113 vs. Milwaukee 104
- Apr 10, 2016 – Milwaukee 109 vs. Philadelphia 108
- Dec 23, 2015 – Milwaukee 113 vs. Philadelphia 100
- Nov 04, 2015 – Milwaukee 91 vs. Philadelphia 87
Injury Report for Milwaukee
- George Hill: Out (Neck)
- DeAndre’ Bembry: Out (Thumb)
- Grayson Allen: Out (Hip)
- Pat Connaughton: Out (Finger)
- Brook Lopez: Out (Back)
Injury Report for Philadelphia
- James Harden: Out (Hamstring)
- Jaden Springer: Out (Knee)
