The Philadelphia 76ers kept their perfect season alive with a 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, led by Joel Embiid's triple-double performance.
76ers continue undefeated streak
The Philadelphia 76ers extended their perfect season record with a 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night. Despite not having LeBron James, who was rested due to lower back pain, the 76ers, led by coach Nick Nurse, secured their third straight victory.Embiid shines with triple-double
Joel Embiid recorded his 10th career triple-double, scoring 28 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing out 10 assists. He also turned 30 during the game, and his three-point basket helped the Sixers regain a six-point lead in the fourth quarter.Maxey and Caldwell-Pope contribute
Tyrese Maxey added 26 points, reinforcing his role in the team's offensive strategy. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope extended the lead to nine points with a defensive turnover, effectively sealing the victory for Philadelphia.Game was tightly contested
The match was closely contested throughout, with both teams tied at 82-82 after the third quarter. The 76ers then outscored the Bucks 15-5 in the fourth quarter, building a 15-point lead that proved insurmountable.Bucks remain winless
The Bucks were led by Jaime Jaquez Jr. with 21 points, while Kel'el Ware added 19 points and 13 rebounds off the bench. However, the team remains winless after three games (0-3), unable to overcome the 76ers' strong performance.76ers prepare for Pistons
The 76ers will now face the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. LeBron James, who was rested against Milwaukee, is expected to return for this game. However, Embiid will be rested for the second consecutive day as the team aims to manage the playing time of its key players and maintain their undefeated streak.