The Philadelphia 76ers secured a decisive 139-122 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on January 27, 2026, led by the impressive performances of Paul George and Joel Embiid. George contributed 32 points, while Embiid scored 29, including 18 in a dominant first quarter. This win marked a significant turnaround for the 76ers after a heavy defeat the night before against the Charlotte Hornets.
In the previous game, the Sixers struggled without their star players, ending up with a 130-93 loss. Both Embiid and George were sidelined for injury management during that match. Their return injected much-needed energy into the team, allowing them to bounce back against the short-handed Bucks. Tyrese Maxey also made a notable impact, adding 22 points to the scoreboard.
The Bucks faced a challenging night, losing their third consecutive game and their sixth out of seven. They played without their two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who is out indefinitely due to a right calf strain. In his absence, Myles Turner led the Bucks with 31 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the 76ers.
Early in the fourth quarter, George hit back-to-back three-pointers, increasing the Sixers’ lead from 11 to 18 points. This surge effectively sealed the game for Philadelphia, showcasing George’s shooting prowess as he finished with 11 of 21 attempts, including an impressive 9 of 15 from three-point range. Embiid complemented his scoring with nine rebounds and five assists.
The game unfolded at the Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, where the atmosphere was electric. Maxey delivered an exciting alley-oop dunk to Embiid late in the first half, igniting cheers from the crowd. The 76ers had struggled in their previous outing, trailing by as much as 50 points against the Hornets, which made this victory all the more significant.
For the Bucks, Ryan Rollins scored 24 points, while Bobby Portis added 17 points and 12 rebounds. Kyle Kuzma also contributed 17 points to the effort. Alongside Antetokounmpo, the Bucks were without Kevin Porter Jr., who is nursing a right oblique injury, and Taurean Prince, who recently underwent neck surgery.
Looking ahead, the Bucks will face the Washington Wizards on Thursday night. Meanwhile, the 76ers will host the Sacramento Kings on the same evening, aiming to build on this momentum from their latest performance.
