![]() He was also just 1 for 3 from the free throw line.Įmbiid tried to establish himself again early in the second half, but Antetokounmpo rejected a dunk attempt early in the third quarter. ![]() He was just 5 for 12 in the first half, scoring 13 points. The Bucks pride themselves on not fouling in general, but Embiid is a player who challenges that mantra – but after Brook Lopez blocked his first two shots near the rim, Embiid settled for jumpers and threes. In scoring 101 points in the two games, he shot 31 of 53 (58.5%) from the floor and was 33 for 40 (82.5%) from the free throw line. 12 and then literally backed it up the next day with a 59-point effort against Utah. Embiid dropped 42 points on Atlanta on Nov. 20 when two-time MVP runner-up Joel Embiid looked slow (15 points, 6-of-21 shooting), the 7-footer has looked every bit like the scoring champion he has been the last two games. Here are some takeaways from the game in Philadelphia: Joel Embiid resorts to midrange game to topple Bucks It is just the second time the 76ers have won in the last 10 games. The Philadelphia 76ers pulled off a rare victory over Milwaukee Friday night at the Wells Fargo Center, beating the Bucks 110-102. Live updatesĭon't see the updates? Refresh the page or check it out on Twitter.Watch Video: Milwaukee Bucks rookie MarJon Beauchamp speaks on win vs Oklahoma City Listen on the web or wherever you listen to podcasts. ![]() READ MORE: The one bright spot for Detroit Pistons: They may have the NBA's best benchįollow live updates below, and check out our latest episode of "The Pistons Pulse" podcast, which just dropped Tuesday morning. For the Sixers, Maxey (foot) remains out, but Harden returned two weeks ago from his foot injury, and is averaging 21.9 points with 10.5 assists in 15 games this season. But there is no Cade Cunningham to rescue the Pistons this time he's out for the season after undergoing shin surgery last week. It will also be interesting to watch Isaiah Stewart defensively in ball-screen action against Harden Stewart was part of the reason the Pistons dominated the fourth quarter in the previous meeting March 31 in Detroit, leading to a 102-94 comeback win. Duren, a Philly native, has seven straight double-digit rebounding games since entering the starting lineup two weeks ago. He'll provide a stiff test for the Pistons' impressive 19-year-old rookie center Jalen Duren in the first meeting between the teams this season. He's again leading the league in scoring, this time averaging 33 points per game, 9.9 rebounds, 1.5 blocks and collecting a career-high 4.6 assists. Embiid, the MVP runner-up the past two seasons and league's leading scorer last season (30.6), is having another ridiculous year. The 76ers are fifth in the Eastern Conference, while the bumbling Pistons sit last in the entire league. They've won five straight, all at home, with the partnership of Embiid, Harden and Tobias Harris lifting the offense, while the defense has morphed into a top-5 unit in the NBA. ![]() The Sixers have surged after a poor start, surviving injuries to Joel Embiid, James Harden and Tyrese Maxey. IVORY TOWER: Detroit Pistons' Jaden Ivey didn't sweat hitting rookie wall. TRENDING: Detroit Pistons signed GM Troy Weaver to contract extension over the summer The Pistons have lost three straight and the 76ers own the rest advantage, having last played Monday, clipping Toronto in overtime, 104-101. At least Jaden Ivey found his scoring touch after a rough month of play, collecting 30 points on 10-for-14 shooting. Game notes: This looks like a tough matchup for the Pistons, who are coming off another blowout loss less than 24 hours ago, losing 126-111 at home to Utah. ![]() Radio: 98.7 FM ( Pistons radio affiliates).īetting line: 76ers by 11½ (odds provided by Tipico Sportsbook). Where: Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia. View Gallery: Philadelphia 76ers 113, Detroit Pistons 93: Best photos Detroit Pistons (8-25) vs. ![]()
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