nba Game Recap
Bucks Down Philadelphia 119-98 - Match Report
The battle between the Bucks and 76ers didn't turn out to be much of a battle at all as Philadelphia was handed a 119-98 defeat on Saturday at Fiserv Forum.
Milwaukee was the ATS victor, as they covered the -9.0-point spread as a favorite. Over-Under bettors who played UNDER the total of 227.5 were rewarded at the payout window.
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 31 points for Milwaukee and Khris Middleton chipped in with 25 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 8 assists for the Bucks, while Giannis Antetokounmpo was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 17 boards.
Philadelphia got 17 points from Shake Milton in a losing cause and another 17 points from Furkan Korkmaz. Joel Embiid contributed 4 assists for the 76ers, while Joel Embiid had 11 rebounds.
The Bucks hit the break winning 56-50 before taking care of business in the second half.
Milwaukee had a 57-43 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Milwaukee takes its act on the road to face Washington looking for another win. For Philadelphia, they head home to face Atlanta.