The Boston Celtics defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers , 102 - 92 , at Wells Fargo Center on Friday . In a game that was expected to be close , the more veteran team grinded down the young team in the fourth quarter to run away with a win . In fact , the Celtics outscored the Sixers , 33 - 20 , in the fourth quarter . Defense carried Boston , as they held Philly to 38 percent from the field and 31 percent from three - point range . In addition , the Celtics doubled up the Sixers at the free - throw line , getting there 32 times compared to Philly 's 16 attempts . Defensive rebounding was also a huge factor , with Boston winning that battle , 41 - 33 . The Celtics ( 1 - 2 ) are trying to piece things together without Gordon Hayward and this road win marks their first victory of the season . Kyrie Irving led the way for Boston , tallying 21 points , six rebounds and four assists . Al Horford amassed 17 points , nine rebounds and three assists . Jayson Tatum totaled 15 points , eight rebounds and three blocks . Terry Rozier led the bench with 14 points and seven rebounds . The Sixers ( 0 - 2 ) have a young team and that could n't be any more evident by the fact that they were outscored by 13 points in the fourth quarter . All five starters scored in double figures for Philadelphia though , with the bench providing just 21 points combined . J. J. Redick led the way for Philly , dropping 19 points . Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons both recorded double - doubles , as they combined for 22 points , 25 rebounds and eight assists . Philadelphia 's next game will be against the Toronto Raptors on Saturday , while the Celtics will host the New York Knicks on Tuesday for their next fixture .


The Houston Rockets defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers , 105 - 104 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening . The Rockets ( 4 - 1 ) absolutely stole this one away from the 76ers ( 1 - 4 ) , thanks to a game - winning , buzzer - beater by Eric Gordon . The 76ers put on a great performance and for most of the game it looked like they would pull off the upset . However , the Rockets found ways to bounce back , once at the end of the first half , when they went on a 16 - 4 run , and finally when they went on a 90 run to finish the game . Gordon was the man of the match for the Rockets , with 29 points , five assists and four rebounds , in 39 minutes . James Harden followed up with 27 points , 13 assists , three rebounds , three blocks and one steal , in 39 minutes . Clint Capela had a huge game , with 16 points , 20 rebounds and four blocks , helping get the Rockets over the hump with all kinds of hustle plays . Meanwhile , the 76ers had four players score 20 points or more , including J.J. Redick , who led the way with 22 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting , along with five rebounds and four assists . Joel Embiid tallied 21 points , six rebounds , three assists and two blocks , while Robert Covington added 20 points and six rebounds . Ben Simmons had his first NBA game without a double - double , as he finished with 14 points , nine assists , seven rebounds , three steals and a block . The Sixers will have to put this one behind them , as they head to Dallas to take on the Mavericks on Saturday . The Rockets visit Charlotte to take on the Hornets on Friday .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Atlanta Hawks , 119 - 109 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday . While this game was competitive for the first three quarters , Atlanta really ran away with it in the fourth . In fact , the Sixers outscored the Hawks , 26 - 16 , in the fourth quarter . Ball movement was key for Philly , as they handed out 36 assists , while holding the Hawks to just 22 assists . The Hawks ( 1 - 7 ) were led by Dennis Schroder , who tallied 25 points , three rebounds and six assists . Taurean Prince recorded a double - double , amassing 17 points and 11 rebounds . Luke Babbitt led the bench with 16 points and five rebounds . The Sixers ( 4 - 4 ) got 22 points out of Robert Covington , who also added three rebounds , three assists and two steals . Joel Embiid played a career - high 30 minutes , while contributing 21 points , 12 rebounds , six assists , three steals and three blocks . Ben Simmons flirted with a triple - double , collecting 19 points , 13 rebounds , nine assists and two steals . The bench players were huge , with T.J. McConnell , Amir Johnson and Jerryd Bayless combining 38 points , 16 rebounds and 13 assists . Both teams return to action on Friday , with Atlanta hosting the Houston Rockets and Philly hosting the Indiana Pacers .


The Philadelphia Sixers traveled to Wells Fargo Center and defeated the Indiana Pacers , 121 - 110 , on Friday evening . The Sixers ( 5 - 4 ) showed grit and resiliency , allowing them to come from behind with an impressive reaction during the second half . Even though the Pacers ( 5 - 4 ) built a 63 - 56 after the first half , Philadelphia stormed back with a 65 - 47 victory during the final 24 minutes . The game was tight throughout most of the contest , but the Sixers pulled away in the fourth quarter and moved over .500 for the first time since 2013 . J.J. Redick and Ben Simmons paved the way for the Sixers in this one . The veteran shooting guard had his best performance since joining Philadelphia in the offseason as he finished with a game - high 31 points ( including 8 - of - 13 from three - point range ) , while Simmons posted the second triple - double of his career . The talented rookie finished the contest with 14 points , 11 assists , 11 rebounds , three blocks , and two steals . On the other end , Victor Oladipo once again led the way for the Pacers with another stellar offensive output of 31 points , seven assists , and five rebounds . Bojan Bogdanovic finished with 21 points . Former Sixer Thaddeus Young chipped in with 15 points and five boards . Myles Turner came off the bench to contribute with 11 points and nine rebounds after a seven - game absence due to a concussion .


The Golden State Warriors defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers , 124 - 116 , at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday . Philadelphia 's goal is to get where Golden State is now , as this result shows just where these teams are at right now . The third quarter was the difference in the game , as the Warriors outscored the Sixers , 47 - 15 . That 32 - point differential was the largest margin in any quarter all season , as Philly outscored Golden State by 24 points in the other three quarters . In fact , the Sixers blew a 47 - 28 first quarter lead . Rebounding was key for Golden State , as they outrebounded Philadelphia , 49 - 39 . The Warriors offense played very efficiently , recording 25 assists on 54 percent shooting . The Warriors ( 12 - 4 ) were led by Stephen Curry , as he collected 35 points , five rebounds and five assists . Kevin Durant amassed 27 points , five rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Draymond Green flirted with a triple - double , as he accumulated eight points , seven rebounds , eight assists and two blocks . The Sixers ( 8 - 7 ) had four starters score at least 20 points , but had the bench provide just 19 combined points between three players . Ben Simmons led the team , as he totaled 23 points , eight rebounds and 12 assists on 11 - of - 15 shooting . Joel Embiid accrued 21 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Robert Covington tallied 20 points and six rebounds , while Dario Saric provided 13 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . On deck for Golden State is another road matchup on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets . As for Philly , they host the Utah Jazz on Monday for their next fixture .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting Utah Jazz , 107 - 86 , at Wells Fargo Center on Monday evening . The 76ers ( 9 - 7 ) were coming off a disappointing defeat against the Golden State Warriors during the weekend , but they bounced back with a dominant effort over a shorthanded Jazz ( 7 - 11 ) team that did n't have key players such as Rudy Gobert and Joe Johnson . Philadelphia was so dominant that they won the first quarter 25 - 15 , and they never looked back . In fact , Philadelphia won all quarters individually in what was the best proof of how dominant they looked . Ben Simmons led the way for the Sixers with a double - double of 27 points and 10 rebounds , as the rookie once again looked like a dominant force on both ends of the court . Joel Embiid also added a double - double of 15 points and 11 boards , but he also chipped in with three assists and two blocks . J.J. Redick added 20 points , and Amir Johnson produced off the bench thanks to eight points , 13 rebounds , and four blocks . On the other hand , Donovan Mitchell led the way for the Jazz , as the rookie once again was the team 's top scoring threat and finished with 17 points , five assists , and four rebounds . Rodney Hood added 13 points off the bench and Ricky Rubio chipped in with 12 points , but also committed six turnovers while dishing out just two assists .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting Portland Trail Blazers , 101 - 81 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening . The 76ers ( 10 - 7 ) moved three games over .500 with another solid outing at home , in what represented their second straight win and fourth in their last five contests . On the other hand , the Trail Blazers ( 10 - 8 ) did n't look good in this one , and not only they failed to reach the 85 - point mark for the second time this season ; this was their lowest scoring output during the entire 2017 - 18 season . The 76ers jumped off to a 12 - point advantage in the first quarter , and they never looked back . In fact , Philadelphia either won or draw in each quarter individually . That 's how dominant they looked against a struggling Portland squad . Joel Embiid led the way for Philadelphia with another double - double , as the talented big man contributed with 28 points , 12 rebounds , and three blocks in 30 minutes of action . Ben Simmons flirted with a triple - double after dishing out 16 points , nine assists , seven rebounds , three steals and two blocks , and both Dario Saric and J.J. Redick chipped in with 11 points . T.J. McConnell dazzled off the bench , as the point guard contributed with 13 points and seven assists . Damian Lillard led the way for Portland with 30 points , but he was n't accurate from the field as he made just 11 of his 27 field - goal attempts . Jusuf Nurkic added 14 points and 11 rebounds , as both were the only two Portland starters who scored in double figures . C.J . McCollum was the Blazers ' biggest disappointment of the game , as the shooting guard finished with just five points while going 1 - for - 14 from the field .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic , 130 - 111 , at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday . Despite the fact that Orlando got out to an early lead , Philly were in control for the majority of this game . In fact , the Sixers won all four quarters , as a 39 - 27 second quarter was the decisive stretch . Rebounding was a huge factor , with the Sixers outrebounding the Magic , 53 - 41 . Philly also moved the ball at ease , outassisting the Magic , 35 - 22 . The Sixers also dominated the shooting , as they outshot the Magic from the field , from the free - throw line and from three - point range . The Magic ( 8 - 12 ) were led by Elfrid Payton , as he tallied 22 points , eight rebounds and nine assists . Aaron Gordon amassed 16 points , nine rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Nikola Vucevic recorded a 14 - point , 14 - rebound double - double . The Sixers ( 11 - 7 ) played this game without Ben Simmons ( elbow ) , but got 15 points , seven rebounds , 13 assists and three steals out of T.J. McConnell to fill - in admirably as the starting point guard . J.J. Redick led the team in scoring , totaling 29 points and five rebounds on 10 - of - 18 from the field . Dario Saric amassed 21 points , seven rebounds and four assists . Joel Embiid collected 18 points , 14 rebounds and six assists . Both teams return to action on Monday , with Philly hosting the Cleveland Cavaliers and Orlando traveling to face the Indiana Pacers .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Philadelphia 76ers , 113 - 91 , at Wells Fargo Center on Monday evening . The Cavaliers ( 13 - 7 ) entered this game riding an eight - game winning streak , and it was clear they are clicking on all cylinders right from the tip off . The Sixers ( 11 - 8 ) battled hard and at one point decreased Cleveland 's advantage to three points , but the Cavs did n't slow down in the fourth quarter and pulled away en route to a comfortable win . As a result , Cleveland clinched their ninth straight win and remain one of the top teams in the East , while the Sixers saw a three - game winning streak come to an end . LeBron James shined for the Cavaliers with a strong performance of 30 points , 13 rebounds , and six assists . Kevin Love added 13 points and J.R. Smith contributed with 11 , but there is no question the real difference maker here for the Cavs was the play of the bench . Cleveland 's second unit outscored the starters 57 - 56 , and three players scored in double digits . Dwyane Wade had 15 points , Jeff Green had 14 , and Channing Frye added 12 . Joel Embiid did a very good job in the paint and led Philadelphia 's offense with a double - double of 30 points and 12 boards . Ben Simmons finished with 10 points and eight rebounds , but only made five of 11 field - goal attempts . T.J. McConnell did a good job off the bench with 11 points and six rebounds , although the Sixers struggled with their shooting . They went 3 - for - 28 from three - point range and shot 38 percent overall .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting Washington Wizards , 118 - 113 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening . The Sixers ( 12 - 8 ) and the Wizards ( 11 - 10 ) animated an entertaining game that went down to the wire . Philadelphia dominated the game during the first three quarters and built a 19 - point advantage heading into the final 12 minutes of action . However , the Wizards came back in the fourth and even though they won that frame by a 14 - point margin , it was n't enough and the Sixers clinched their second straight win despite looking sloppy in the final minutes . Ben Simmons had one of the best performances of his career , as he finished with 31 points and 18 rebounds - both numbers represented a career - high for the Rookie of the Year contender . Joel Embiid added 25 points and 14 rebounds before fouling out , and Dario Saric finished with 24 points and eight boards . Jerryd Bayless added 14 points and four assists off the bench . Kelly Oubre Jr. came up big for Washington , as he led the offense despite fouling out with less than 30 seconds left . He finished with 22 points , seven rebounds , and four assists . Bradley Beal scored 21 points , but he also fouled out late in the fourth quarter . Jodie Meeks added 21 points as well , and the whole bench came up big for the Wizards since they scored the starting lineup 67 - 46 .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons , 108 - 103 , at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday . Despite the fact that Detroit had a monster third quarter , Philly was in control for the majority of this game . In fact , Philly outscored Detroit by 21 points in the other three quarters , as they led by 16 at the half . Rebounding was the difference in the game , with Philadelphia outrebounding Detroit , 47 - 36 . Three-point shooting really hurt the Pistons , as they went just 9 - of - 31 from long distance . The Pistons ( 14 - 8 ) were led by Tobias Harris , as he tallied 27 points and seven rebounds on 9 - of - 15 shooting . Reggie Jackson collected 25 points , three rebounds and four assists on 9 - of - 13 from the field . Andre Drummond accumulated 14 points , 11 rebounds , six assists and five steals . No other player on the roster reached double figures in scoring , rebounding or assists . The Sixers ( 13 - 9 ) had four starters all score at least 17 points , as Robert Covington led them with 25 points , eight rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Joel Embiid totaled 25 points and 10 rebounds en route to a double - double . J.J. Redick amassed 18 points , two rebounds and seven assists . Dario Saric accrued 17 points and seven rebounds . Both teams return to action on Monday , with Philly hosting the Phoenix Suns and Detroit traveling to face the San Antonio Spurs .


The Phoenix Suns defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 115 - 101 on Monday at Wells Fargo Center . For the second straight game , the Suns ( 9 - 16 ) pretty much gave Devin Booker the ball and got out of the way . While he could n't lead them to victory against the Celtics on Saturday , he managed to do so in impressive fashion Monday , leading Phoenix to a wire - to - wire victory . Booker would finished with a season - high 46 points on 17 - of - 32 shooting from the field and also grabbed eight rebounds . It was the second straight game the young sharp shooter hit at least 50 percent of his shots from the field , and he has scored a combined 84 points in those two outings . T.J. Warren also had an impressive night , scoring 25 points and grabbing eight rebounds of his own , while Tyler Ulis posted a double - double of 12 points and 12 assists . As for the 76ers ( 13 - 10 ) , they 've now lost three of their last five games following Monday 's defeat . All five starters managed to score in double figures , but the team got hardly any production from its bench , as the four reservers combined to score just 10 points . J.J. Redick led the way scoring for the 76ers , scoring 25 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting , while Ben Simmons posted a monster stat line of 20 points , eight rebounds , seven assists and six steals in 36 minutes . Joel Embiid added yet another double - double of 22 points and 12 rebounds , but it ended up just not being enough Monday night . Up next , the Suns will head to Toronto on Tuesday to take on the Raptors , while the 76ers will remain home Thursday to play the Lakers .


The Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 104 - 101 , at Wells Fargo Arena on Thursday evening . The Lakers ( 9 - 15 ) came into Thursday 's contest in serious need of a victory after having dropped seven of their previous nine games . They faced an uphill battle in that regard against the surging 76ers ( 13 - 10 ) , who have proven capable of playing competitively on a truly consistent basis for the first time in multiple seasons . As expected the battle between the two young squads was an evenly - matched one from the tip . Los Angeles was the better team in the first half , however , forging a 57 - 49 halftime lead . However , Philadelphia progressively clawed back and eventually knotted the game at 101 - 101 with 2:22 remaining on a Richaun Holmes dunk . The Sixers would go on to even things up once more with 39 seconds remaining , when a pair of Joel Embiid free throws tied the game at 104 - 104 . Ultimately , Brandon Ingram would send the Lakers home winners on their final possession , as some crisp ball movement eventually got the ball to him just beyond the arc , from where he launched a successful 28 - foot three - point jumper with less than a second on the clock . Ingram led the way for the Lakers with 21 points , a total he supplemented with seven rebounds , six assists and one block . Julius Randle posted 16 points , four assists , three rebounds , one steal and one block in 30 minutes off the bench . Jordan Clarkson matched his scoring total and added two boards and one steal in just 14 minutes . Kentavious Caldwell-Pope provided 13 points , four boards and three steals . Larry Nance , Jr. tallied 11 points , seven rebounds , two assists and two steals . Brook Lopez poured in 11 of his own and complemented them with five boards , one steal and one block . Lonzo Ball filled out the stat sheet with 10 points , eight rebounds , eight assists , four blocks and three steals . Embiid got the better of the Lakers once again by pacing the Sixers with 33 points , seven rebounds , six assists , five blocks and one steal . Robert Covington supplied 19 points , six boards , two assists and four blocks . J.J. Redick turned in 15 points , two rebounds and two assists . Ben Simmons generated a 12 - point , 13 - rebound , 15 - assist triple - double that also included one block . Jerryd Bayless matched Simmons ' scoring total and also registered four boards and one assist . Holmes led the second unit with 13 points , six rebounds and two steals . The Lakers remain on the road and head to Charlotte , where they tangle with the Hornets on Saturday night . The Sixers also pack their bags and head to Cleveland , where they 'll take on the Cavaliers on Saturday evening as well .


The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers , 119 - 117 , in triple overtime , at Wells Fargo Center on Friday evening . The Thunder led by four , ahead 81 - 77 , after three quarters and were up by as many as nine points , with just three minutes left in regulation . However , the 76ers went on a 90 run to close the fourth and send the game into OT . The teams battled to a dead standstill , trading baskets through two overtimes . The trend continued through the whole third - overtime period , until the Thunder were lucky enough to recover an offensive rebound that led to their go - ahead basket with 10 seconds left in 3OT . The Sixers missed a go - ahead three pointer , meaning the Thunder were able to walk away with the win . Russell Westbrook led the Thunder with 27 points , 18 rebounds , 15 assists and two steals , in 52 minutes of action . Carmelo Anthony followed up with 24 points , seven rebounds and one assist , in 47 minutes , while Paul George added 24 points , five rebounds , three steals and one assist , in 45 minutes . The Thunder shot 42 percent from the field , including 15 - of - 35 from long range . Meanwhile , Joel Embiid led the way for the Sixers , with 34 points , eight rebounds , six assist and two blocks , in 48 minutes . Ben Simmons tallied 12 points , 11 assists , nine rebound and four steals , while J.J. Redick chipped in 19 points on 7 - of - 18 shooting . The 76ers shot 44 percent from the field , including 13 - of - 46 from long range . The 76ers ( 14 - 14 ) head to Chicago to take on the Bulls on Monday . the Thunder ( 14 - 14 ) will be right back in action as they take on the Knicks in New York on Saturday .


The Sacramento Kings defeated the host Philadelphia 76ers , 101 - 95 , at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday evening . The teams traded baskets through the first quarter , with the Kings taking the early advantage , up 30 - 27 after one quarter . The 76ers fired back in the second quarter , outscoring Sacramento 30 - 18 to take a 57 - 48 lead into halftime . The Sixers held on to most of their lead through the third quarter and took a 78 - 71 advantage heading into the final frame . Things took an immediate turn in the fourth , as the Kings mounted a 130 run to take a six - point advantage with just over seven minutes remaining . The Kings were able to hang on the rest of the way and snap a two - game losing streak . Zach Randolph led the way for Sacramento with 27 points on 12 - of - 19 shooting , in 28 minutes . Buddy Hield followed up with 24 points on 9 - of - 19 shooting , in 28 minutes off the bench , while Frank Mason added 16 points in 22 minutes off the bench . The Kings shot 45 percent from the field , including 7 - of - 27 from long range . Meanwhile , Robert Covington was the high - point man for Philly , with 17 points on 5 - of - 19 shooting , in 32 minutes . Ben Simmons finished with 13 points , 12 rebounds , nine assists and three steals , in 32 minutes . Jarryd Bayless chipped in 15 points on 5 - of - 12 shooting , in 26 minutes off the bench . The Sixers shot 42 percent from the field , including 10 - of - 35 from long range . This marked the third straight loss for the Sixers . The 76ers ( 14 - 16 ) will look to get back on track as they play host to the Raptors on Thursday . The Kings ( 10 - 20 ) will be right back in action as they take on the Nets in Brooklyn on Wednesday .


The visiting Toronto Raptors came back from down big to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers , 114 - 109 , at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday night . Things looked bleak for Toronto ( 22 - 8 ) , as the team trailed by 22 early in the third quarter . Despite a 27 - point first half from star guard DeMar DeRozan , the team had trouble matching shots with Philly in the early going . Fortunately for the Raptors , DeRozan 's production never slowed down , as the All-Star finished with a new career high of 45 points , including six made three - pointers . DeRozan was sensational in all areas , shooting 6 - of - 9 from beyond the arc , 13 - of - 15 from the free - throw line , and 13 - of - 21 from the field overall . While DeRozan 's big night helped fuel the comeback , the rest of the Raptors came up big as well . DeRozan 's partner in crime , Philadelphia native Kyle Lowry , scored 23 points and continued his rebounding tear , pulling down nine boards . The team excelled at getting to the line throughout , even beyond DeRozan . The Raptors took 35 free - throws in the game , two and a half times as many as the Sixers managed . Philadelphia ( 14 - 17 ) , meanwhile , is in the midst of an unfortunate slide . The team is just 1 - 7 in its last eight games , and it appears injury - prone center Joel Embiid 's health may have caught up with him , as he has missed several games over that stretch . Embiid was out on Thursday , and Philly could have used his offensive acumen late in the game . The Sixers struggled in the second half , scoring only 44 points after putting up 65 in the first two quarters . The team shot a staggering 52 percent from the field , but still struggled from the free - throw line and beyond the arc . The team shot just 31 percent on three - pointers and 10 - of - 14 at the free - throw line . The two teams will rematch in Toronto on Saturday .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting San Antonio Spurs , 112 - 106 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening . The Sixers got out to a great start and hung on to a 27 - 22 lead after the first quarter . They continued the pressure through second quarter and expanded their lead to 60 - 49 by halftime . The Spurs turned the tables in the third , cutting the deficit to as few as two points , before the 76ers closed out the quarter with an 88 - 84 lead . The Spurs continued to give Philly a run for it 's money , taking over the lead in the final minutes of the fourth , but the 76ers responded in the clutch with a 9 - 3 run to earn their third straight win . Ben Simmons led the way for the Sixers with 26 points , five rebounds , four assists , three steals and one block , in 33 minutes . Joel Embiid followed up with 21 points , 11 rebounds , four assists , four blocks and one steal , while J.J. Redick added 20 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting . The Sixers shot 46 percent , including 7 - of - 22 shooting from long range . Meanwhile , Patty Mills led the way for the Spurs with 26 points on 7 - of - 17 shooting , in 28 minutes off the bench . LaMarcus Aldridge finished with 24 points and 14 rebounds , while Kyle Anderson tallied 14 points , seven rebounds , two assists , two blocks and one steal . The Spurs shot 45 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 25 from long range . The Spurs ( 26 - 13 ) will look to bounce back , as they play host to the Suns on Friday . The 76ers ( 19 - 19 ) play host to the Pistons on Friday .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Detroit Pistons , 114 - 78 , at Wells Fargo Center on Friday evening . The 76ers ( 19 - 19 ) had one of their best performances of the season , and the Pistons ( 20 - 17 ) had one of their worsts of the campaign so Philly had no problems to walk away with the win , although the manner in which they secured it was genuinely impressive . The Sixers jumped to a 17 - point advantage in the first quarter , and also won the second ( 30 - 17 ) and third ( 35 - 29 ) quarters rather comfortably . They had a 36 - point lead heading into the final 12 minutes , and things were already decided by then . Philadelphia looked dominant on both ends of the court , and moved back to .500 thanks to this win . Ben Simmons led the way for the Sixers , as the talented rookie filled the stat sheet admirably thanks to 19 points , nine assists , four rebounds , two steals , and two blocks . Joel Embiid was Philly 's top scorer , however , as the big man chipped in with 23 points and nine boards . J.J. Redick had 21 points , and both Robert Covington and Dario Saric added 11 points each . The Pistons struggled badly in this game . They only had four players scoring in double digits , and neither player reached the 15 - point mark . Tobias Harris led the way with 14 points , and Andre Drummond added 10 points with eight rebounds and five assists . Ish Smith had 11 points , same amount as Langston Galloway who provided a scoring punch off the bench .


The Boston Celtics defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 114 - 103 , at O2 Arena on London this Thursday . The Celtics ( 34 - 10 ) had to come from behind to secure the win against a combative Sixers ( 19 - 20 ) team , although Philadelphia crumbled in the second half and they simply failed to keep up with Boston 's intensity . The Sixers jumped to a five - point lead in the first quarter and a nine - point advantage at the break , and they looked set to cruise their way through the rest of the game but Boston had a different plan . They won the third quarter by a 15 - point differential ( 37 - 22 ) and also won the fourth quarter by a 29 - 24 score . That was enough to seal the deal , as they clinched their third win against the Sixers in the current season . Boston had five players scoring in double digits in this game . Jaylen Brown led the way with 21 points , four rebounds , and four steals . Kyrie Irving added 20 points with seven assists and seven rebounds , while Jayson Tatum chipped in with 16 points . Al Horford filled the stat sheet thanks to 13 points , eight boards and seven assists , and Marcus Morris delivered a strong 19 - point , seven - rebound performance . J.J. Redick had 22 points and seven rebounds while going 5 - for - 9 from three - point range . Joel Embiid had 15 points with nine rebounds , five assists , and two steals . Ben Simmons filled the stat sheet after finishing with 16 points , three assists , two boards , two steals , and two bloocks . Dario Saric chipped in with 14 points , and T.J. McConnell added 12 points , five assists , and four rebounds off the bench .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Toronto Raptors , 117 - 111 , at Wells Fargo Center on Monday afternoon . The Sixers ( 20 - 20 ) delivered one of the their best performances of the entire season , and they looked in absolute control of the game after the first quarter , and they never looked back . Philadelphia jumped to a 32 - 23 lead in the first quarter , extended it one more point at half time , and added eight more points to their cushion after three , putting the Sixers up 94 - 75 with only 12 minutes left . The game was decided by that stage and Toronto won the final 12 minutes by eight points , but it was just too late for them to had any reaction , and Philadelphia cruised their way to an easy win at home . Joel Embiid had an impressive performance on both ends of the court , as the talented big man contributed with 34 points , 11 rebounds , three assists , and one block . Ben Simmons had 12 points with four assists and two steals , and Robert Covington chipped in with 11 points and eight boards . J.J. Redick had 15 points with five rebounds and three assists , and T.J. McConnell had 18 points , eight assists , and six boards off the bench . DeMar DeRozan led the offense for Toronto after scoring 24 points while 8 - for - 18 from the field . Kyle Lowry had 13 points with seven rebounds and four assists and three steals . Serge Ibaka had 10 points . Delon Wright had 20 points in 20 minutes off the bench , and Pascal Siakam had a strong performance of 11 points and six rebounds .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 116 - 94 , at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday evening . The Sixers ( 22 - 20 ) went into the contest with a built - in advantage , as both Giannis Antetokounmpo ( knee ) and Malcolm Brogdon ( personal ) were ruled out for the visiting Bucks ( 23 - 22 ) since Friday . The pair of prominent absences appeared to give Philadelphia an early boost , as they jumped out to a 37 - 29 first - quarter lead . Milwaukee battled back to outscore their hosts by a 51 - 47 margin over the second and third periods , sending them into the final 12 minutes with a very manageable 84 - 80 deficit . However , a 13 - 2 Philadelphia run over the first 3:34 of the fourth quarter gave the home squad the cushion they needed to notch a comfortable double - digit victory . The Bucks did see all five of their makeshift first unit post double - digit scoring , but they shot a mediocre 40 percent as a team . Meanwhile , the Sixers managed to drain 53 percent of their 85 shot attempts , and without the Greek Freak 's dominant presence down low , they won the rebounding battle , 45 - 35 . As has been the case in previous Antetokounmpo absences , Khris Middleton led the way for the Bucks , posting a 23 - point , 14 - rebound , 10 - assist triple - double that also included one steal . Tony Snell drew the start at power forward and contributed 15 points , four rebounds , one assist and two steals . The backcourt duo of Eric Bledsoe and Sterling Brown generated matching 14 - point efforts , with the former adding three assists , five steals and one block , and the latter supplying two boards and one steal . John Henson rounded out the first unit 's productive night with 11 points , four rebounds , one assist and one block . Marshall Plumlee and Thon Maker co - led the bench with six points apiece . Joel Embiid unsurprisingly paced the Sixers with 29 points , nine rebounds , one assist , two blocks and one steal . Ben Simmons registered 16 points , nine assists , eight rebounds and one steal . Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot drew the start for Jerryd Bayless ( wrist ) and matched Simmons ' scoring total while also hauling in three rebounds and dishing out a pair of dimes . Dario Saric and Robert Covington contributed 13 points each . Saric also posted seven assists , six rebounds and one steal , while Covington filled out the stat sheet with five boards , three assists , four steals and one block . T.J. McConnell led the second unit with 11 points , seven assists , three rebounds and two steals . The Bucks head back home to face off with the Phoenix Suns on Monday night , while the Sixers hit the road and take on the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday evening as well .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Chicago Bulls , 115 - 101 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening . The 76ers ( 23 - 21 ) were sharp from the opening tip against a potentially fatigued Bulls ( 18 - 30 ) squad that had just endured a grueling double - overtime battle against the Pelicans two nights prior . Philadelphia kept their foot on the gas in the second period , leading to a 55 - 41 halftime advantage . The second half brought more of the same , as the home squad duplicated their 30 - point second - quarter tally in both the third and fourth quarters . They were strong on both ends of the floor , limiting Chicago to a mediocre 38 percent success rate from the floor - - including 30 percent from long distance - - while posting 52 and 50 percent figures in those categories , respectively . Bobby Portis paced the Bulls with 22 points in 25 minutes off the bench , and he added 11 rebounds , three steals and two assists . Zach LaVine poured in 21 points and added seven rebounds , three assists and one steal . Nikola Mirotic supplied 15 points and three rebounds . Lauri Markkanen posted 12 points , three rebounds and two assists . David Nwaba registered 10 points , five boards , four assists and one steal . Jerian Grant drew another start for Kris Dunn ( concussion ) but only contributed seven points , three assists , one rebound and one steal . Robin Lopez mustered just two points and hauled in six boards . He also recorded a steal and a block . Joel Embiid led the Sixers with 22 points , a total he supplemented with five rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Dario Saric followed with 21 points , 10 rebounds , two assists and one steal . Ben Simmons pitched in with a 19 - point , 17 - rebound , 14 - assist triple - double that also included two blocks . Robert Covington tallied 16 points , five assists , four rebounds , two blocks and one steal . Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot poured in 12 points and also supplied three rebounds , two assists and one steal . Justin Anderson matched Luwawu-Cabarrot 's scoring total to lead the bench and also managed one rebound , one assist and two steals . The Bulls head back home to face off with the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday evening , while the Sixers pay a visit to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night as well .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Miami Heat , 103 - 97 , at Wells Fargo Center on Friday . Philadelphia looked well in control headed into the fourth quarter , but Miami made it too close for comfort for Sixers fans . In fact , Philly rode a 35 - 19 third quarter to victory , as Miami nearly came back with a 37 - 17 fourth quarter . The shooting disparity was vast , with the Sixers hitting 49 percent of their shots and Miami shooting just 39 percent from the field . The Heat really killed themselves by not taking care of the ball , with Philly recording nine steals to Philly 's three . Scoring down low was also a huge factor , with the Sixers outscoring the Heat in the paint , 60 - 36 . The Heat ( 29 - 23 ) got some great performances off of their bench , as Kelly Olynyk led them with 19 points and six rebounds . Wayne Ellington also provided 16 points off the bench while Bam Adebayo totaled 15 points , 13 rebounds and six assists off the pine as well . No starter had more than 12 points or four assists , as Josh Richardson led them with 12 points , three rebounds and four assists . The Sixers ( 25 - 24 ) were led by Ben Simmons , as he accrued 20 points , six rebounds , five assists and two steals . Joel Embiid amassed 17 points , 11 rebounds and four assists . Dario Saric finished with 17 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . On deck for Miami is a road matchup versus the Detroit Pistons on Saturday . As for Philly , they travel to play the Indiana Pacers on Saturday as well .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Washington Wizards , 115 - 102 , at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday . This was a dominating win for Philadelphia , as it came in wire - to - wire fashion . The shooting disparity was vast , with the Sixers hitting 56 percent of their shots while holding the Sixers to 44 percent shooting . Three-point shooting was equally as important , with Philly hitting 14 - of - 28 and Washington going 7 - of - 27 from long range . The Sixers starters really dominated the Wizards starters , outscoring them , 92 - 68 . The Wizards ( 31 - 23 ) were led by Bradley Beal , as he collected 30 points , seven rebounds and five assists . Otto Porter finished with 17 points , eight rebounds and two assists . Markieff Morris amassed 11 points , three rebounds , four assists and four steals . Ian Mahinmi led the bench with 13 points and four rebounds . The Sixers ( 26 - 25 ) got a double - double out of Joel Embiid , as he accumulated 27 points , 12 rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Dario Saric finished with 20 points and seven rebounds . J.J. Redick totaled 18 points and six assists while Ben Simmons accrued 15 points , six rebounds , eight assists and three steals . Washington 's next game is on Thursday against the Boston Celtics at home . As for Philly , they play host to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans , 100 - 82 , at Wells Fargo Center on Friday evening . The Pelicans ( 28 - 26 ) likely arrived in a City of Brotherly Love still awash in post - Super Bowl euphoria with an itch to get on the court , considering their most recent contest had the distinction of having been `` rained out `` , a true rarity in NBA circles . New Orleans ' Wednesday showdown with the Indiana Pacers never got started due to a leak in the arena roof at Smoothie King Center , and the fact they 'd therefore been off since Monday may have caused a bit of rustiness . The 76ers ( 27 - 25 ) looked to be playing a couple of notches faster in a prolific first quarter , one that saw them establish a dominant 32 - 14 lead . The visitors appeared to awaken from their slumber in the second , but they still trailed by a 56 - 41 margin heading into intermission . Any hopes of a second - half comeback were dashed in short order early in the third , as Philadelphia opened the period on a 10 - 4 run that got their edge back up over 20 points . It was up to 32 points by the end of the quarter , leading to a comfortable victory . As the final score implied , the Sixers dominated across the stat sheet , particularly in the area of rebounds and assists . The hosts won the battle on the glass by a 58 - 46 margin and dished out 26 dimes to the Pelicans ' 17 . Ian Clark paced the Pelicans with a modest 15 points in 22 minutes off the bench , with the majority of that scoring coming in the latter stages of the fourth quarter . He added one rebound . Anthony Davis followed with 14 points , eight rebounds and one steal . He played 28 minutes and shot 6 - for - 19 from the field . Darius Miller followed with 13 points , six rebounds , one assist and one steal . Nikola Mirotic delivered 12 points , five rebounds and two assists . Jrue Holiday poured in nine points and added one rebound and two blocks . Cheick Diallo turned six points , seven boards and one steal , while Rajon Rondo tallied five points but posted 10 assists and two steals . The Sixers ' balanced first - unit effort was paced by a pair of 24 - point efforts from the frontcourt tandem of Joel Embiid and Dario Saric . The former overcame an ankle issue to also produce 16 rebounds , two steals and one block , while the latter hauled in five boards and dished out four assists . J.J. Redick followed with 15 points , seven rebounds , two assists and two steals . Ben Simmons filled out the stat sheet in impressive fashion with 10 points , nine rebounds , eight assists , three steals and one block . Robert Covington totaled eight points , three rebounds , one assist and two blocks . Justin Anderson matched Covington 's scoring total to lead the bench and also had one rebound and one assist . The Pelicans remain on the road and make the short trip to the Big Apple , where they 'll face off with the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday night . The Sixers remain home and await a visit from the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday evening as well .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Los Angeles Clippers , 112 - 98 , at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday evening . The 76ers ( 27 - 25 ) likely came into Saturday 's contest with a healthy dose of confidence , considering they 'd just dominated a quality New Orleans Pelicans squad 24 hours earlier . As was the case in that game , a fast start laid the groundwork for what turned out to be another double - digit home win . Philadelphia racked up 69 points in the first half while limiting the Clippers ( 28 - 26 ) to 55 . The 14 - point cushion was enough for the hosts to forge a relatively comfortable victory , one that saw them play well on both ends of the floor . The Sixers drained an impressive 48 percent of their shots while also eliciting 16 turnovers from Los Angeles . Moreover , two of their six double - digit scoring performances came from their bench , giving them some valuable offensive balance . The Clippers boasted one strong bench effort themselves , as Lou Williams led the way with 23 points , a total he supplemented with six assists and four rebounds . Danilo Gallinari provided 22 points , five rebounds , two assists and one block . Tobias Harris tallied 17 points , eight rebounds , two assists , two steals and one block . DeAndre Jordan turned in a 10 - point , 21 - rebound double - double that also included two assists and one block . Austin Rivers matched Jordan 's scoring total and added six rebounds , five assists , one steal and one block . Avery Bradley mustered a modest four points and also registered eight rebounds , two assists , one steal and one block . The Sixers were led by Joel Embiid , who overcame a minor ankle issue coming into the game and a knee issue in the fourth quarter to post 29 points , 16 rebounds , two assists , three blocks and one steal . J.J. Redick provided 17 points , three assists , one rebound and one block . T.J. McConnell poured in 17 of his own to lead the bench and also supplied eight assists and two steals . Ben Simmons delivered a 14 - point , 10 - assist double - double that also included five rebounds , two steals and one block . Justin Anderson managed 12 points , four boards , one assist and one block . Dario Saric struggled some from the field but contributed a full line of 10 points , nine rebounds , five assists and one block . Robert Covington accounted for seven points , five rebounds , one assist and three steals . The Clippers remain in the Northeast and next head to the Big Apple , where they 'll face the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night . The Sixers remain home and tangle with the New York Knicks on Monday evening as well .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the New York Knicks , 108 - 92 , at Wells Fargo Center on Monday evening . The Sixers ( 29 - 25 ) came into the contest in much better shape than the Knicks ( 23 - 35 ) , which had recently lost star forward Kristaps Porzingis to a season - ending ACL tear and had also dropped six straight games . However , the disparity between the two teams was n't evident for the better part of two - plus quarters , as New York trailed by only 57 - 55 at intermission . Philadelphia managed to carve out a slightly larger lead during the third period , allowing them to enter the final 12 minutes with an 86 - 79 advantage . The hosts pulled away at that point , racking up 22 additional points in the fourth while allowing a scant 13 . Stingy defense was a recurring theme for the Sixers throughout the game , as they limited the Knicks to a 40 percent success rate from the field - - including 25 percent from distance - - and elicited 19 turnovers . Meanwhile , Philadelphia 's starting five 's balanced effort led to an impressive 55 percent shooting tally , including 53 percent from behind the arc . Michael Beasley paced the Knicks with 22 points , a total he supplemented with five rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Courtney Lee followed with a bench - leading 18 points and added two boards , one assist and one steal . Enes Kanter generated a 17 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included three assists and one steal . Jarrett Jack bounced back from a two - point effort in his last contest by pouring in 11 points and also hauling in one rebound . Tim Hardaway , Jr. continued to struggle offensively , mustering just nine points on a 4 - for - 16 shooting performance . He also managed three assists , two rebounds and one steal . Lance Thomas drew the start for Lee but was held scoreless over 14 minutes . Dario Saric led the Sixers with 24 points and complemented them with four rebounds and one assist . J.J. Redick supplied 18 points , two assists , one rebound and one steal . Joel Embiid had a relatively quiet game by his standards with 17 points , six rebounds , two assists and one steal . Ben Simmons and Robert Covington produced matching 13 - point tallies , with the former also collecting six rebounds , six assists , four steals and three blocks , and the latter registering five boards , two assists , one steal and one block . T.J. McConnell led the reserves with a 10 - point , 11 - assist , 10 - rebound triple - double that also included six steals . The Knicks head back home to face the Washington Wizards on Wednesday evening , while the Sixers remain home and await a visit from the Miami Heat on Wednesday night as well .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting Miami Heat , 104 - 102 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening . The Heat got out to a great start on the road , as they closed the first quarter on a 17 - 9 run that gave them a 29 - 20 lead heading into the second quarter . They continued the dominance in the second , as they started off with a 60 run to push their lead to 15 , just two minutes into the quarter . The Heat did not let up and pushed their lead to 62 - 39 by halftime . However , it was a tale of two halves , as the Sixers mounted a comeback in the third quarter , where they chipped away until the trailed by just eight , down 81 - 73 , heading into the final frame . They kept up the pressure into the fourth , and pulled within one point with six minutes left in the game . The Sixers then used a 12 - 5 run to take a six - point lead with 2:25 to go in the game . They were able to hang on the rest of the way en route to their fifth straight win . Ben Simmons tallied a triple - double with 18 points , 12 rebounds 10 assists , along with four steals , in 36 minutes , to lead the 76ers in the win . Dario Saric finished with 19 points , eight rebounds , three assists and one steal , while Marco Belinelli poured in 17 points on 7 - of - 12 shooting , in 27 minutes off the bench , in his debut with Philadelphia . The 76ers shot 42 percent from the field , including 9 - of - 35 from long range . Meanwhile , James Johnson was the high - point man for Miami , with 22 points on 8 - of - 10 shooting , in 21 minutes off the bench . Goran Dragic followed up with 18 points , four assists and three rebounds , while Hassan Whiteside finished with 16 points , 10 rebounds , three blocks and one assist . The Heat shot 46 percent from the field , including 11 - of - 27 from long range . The Heat ( 30 - 28 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Pelicans in New Orleans on Friday . The 76ers ( 30 - 25 ) will be right back in action , as they take on the Bulls in Chicago on Thursday .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Orlando Magic , 116 - 105 , at Amway Center on Saturday afternoon . The 76ers ( 32 - 25 ) did n't have problems to secure an easy win against a struggling Magic ( 18 - 41 ) team that is firmly entrenched into the bottom of the Eastern Conference . Philadelphia quickly jumped to a 27 - 18 lead after the first quarter , and they increased it to an 18 - point lead ( 58 - 40 ) at the break . The Magic won the remaining two quarters ( 31 - 29 and 34 - 29 , respectively ) , but the Sixers ' win was never in question here . The team dominated the game from start to finish , and they fully deserved their seventh - consecutive win . Joel Embiid led the way for the Sixers with a double - double of 28 points and 14 rebounds . Ben Simmons contributed with 17 points , seven assists , and four rebounds . J.J. Redick had 16 points with three assists , and Marco Belinelli added 15 points . Robert Covington ( 12 points , four assists and five rebounds ) and Dario Saric ( 11 points , six rebounds and four assists ) did a good job filling out the stat sheet as well . Aaron Gordon was the top player for the Magic , as he finished the game with 20 points , seven rebounds , and seven assists . Evan Fournier contributed with 16 points and five boards while Nikola Vucevic had 15 points and nine rebounds . Mario Hezonja had 13 points off the bench , but Orlando struggled overall . They shot 45 percent from the field , but that was n't enough considering Philly shot for 53 percent .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 110 - 99 , at Wells Fargo Center on Friday evening . The 76ers ( 34 - 27 ) looked like clear - cut favorites coming in , as the combination of their 19 - 10 home mark and the visitors ' 10 - 19 road record seemed to give a clear edge to the hosts on paper . However just as the two tallies were diametric opposites , the first half fittingly played out quite unexpectedly as well . The Hornets ( 28 - 35 ) managed to forge a 56 - 48 halftime advantage based on some solid all - around play . However , Philadelphia started chipping away in the third , making a slight dent in their deficit before dominating in the final 12 minutes . The home squad would go on to put 36 up on the scoreboard in the fourth period , their best quarterly total of the contest by far . Their play was just as impressive on the other side of the ball , as they limited the Hornets to a stingy 19 points to seal the comeback win . Locked-in shooting was key to the victory , as Charlotte posted a 51 percent success rate from the field . Kemba Walker led the way for the Hornets with 31 points , a total he supplemented with five assists , one rebound and one steal . Frank Kaminsky provided a bench - leading 19 points and added four rebounds and three assists . Nicolas Batum supplied 14 points , 13 rebounds , eight assists and one steal . Michael Kidd-Gilchrist returned from injury to register nine points , one rebound , one assist and one steal . Dwight Howard had an unusually quiet game while dealing with Joel Embiid , mustering just six points , six rebounds and two assists . Embiid paced the Sixers with a 23 - point , 14 - rebound double - double that also included four assists and three blocks . J.J. Redick poured in 18 points and added two rebounds and two assists . Ersan Ilyasova matched Redick 's scoring total to lead the bench and also delivered four boards and three assists . Robert Covington turned in 16 points , five rebounds , three assists and three steals . Ben Simmons ' line consisted of 15 points , eight boards , six assists and one block . Dario Saric rounded out a productive night for the starting five by generating nine points , seven rebounds and six assists . The Hornets remain on the road and next visit the Toronto Raptors on Sunday evening , while the Sixers visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night as well .


The Indiana Pacers defeated the Philadelphia 76ers , 101 - 98 , at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday . The Pacers ( 40 - 28 ) and the Sixers ( 36 - 30 ) played a game that went down to the wire and that could have easily gone to overtime , but Philadelphia missed a game - tying three - point attempt that would have extended the game . Indiana jumped to the lead in the first quarter after winning 33 - 23 , but they had to hold off Philadelphia during the rest of the game . The Sixers quickly reduced the lead and they made it a four - point game heading into the fourth quarter , but Indiana managed to survive and secured a massive win against a potential playoff contender . Myles Turner led the way for the Pacers with a strong 25 - point , six - rebound performance . Thaddeus Young added a strong double - double of 19 points and 10 rebounds . Cory Joseph chipped in with 13 points , five rebounds and five assists , while Victor Oladipo contributed 11 points , four rebounds , three assists and two steals . Darren Collison ( 10 points ) and Lance Stephenson ( 11 points ) did a decent job off the bench . The entire starting lineup for Philadelphia scored in double digits , but Joel Embiid paved the way with 29 points , 12 rebounds , four assists and three blocks , but he also committed eight turnovers . Ben Simmons contributed with a strong triple - double of 10 points , 13 rebounds , and 10 dimes . Dario Saric had 18 points , J.J. Redick added 16 , and Robert Covington chipped in with 10 points and 10 boards .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 120 - 116 , at Wells Fargo Center on Friday . The Nets ( 21 - 48 ) and the Sixers ( 38 - 30 ) engaged in quite a battle and the Sixers once again proved they have what it takes to come out on top in games where they start slow or are not playing at their best . That was the case in this one , as Brooklyn jumped ahead to a 33 - 30 lead in the first quarter and maintained that three - point advantage at the break ( 58 - 55 ) . However , Philadelphia stormed back in the third and a 31 - 23 win in that period saw them jump ahead by five points . Brooklyn won the final quarter 35 - 34 , but it was too late and the Sixers closed things out with some clutch plays on both ends of the court towards the end of the game . Joel Embiid had a great performance for the Sixers , as he led the team with 24 points , 18 rebounds , four assists and one block . Ben Simmons once again came close to a triple - double since he had 21 points , 11 assists , seven rebounds and three steals . J.J. Redick added 23 points , while Robert Covington finished with 10 points and two assists . Justin Anderson chipped in with 11 points coming off the bench . Six Nets players scored in double digits , but it was n't enough and they still lost the game . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson led the way with 21 points , 11 rebounds , five assists and two steals , while DeMarre Carroll also had a double - double thanks to 18 points and 12 rebounds . Joe Harris had 11 points with six assists . Three Brooklyn players scored 10+ points off the bench : Caris LeVert ( 16 ) , Spencer Dinwiddie ( 14 ) and Jahill Okafor ( 10 ) .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 108 - 94 , at Wells Fargo Center on Monday . While there were six ties and 11 lead changes in this matchup , Philly really pulled away in the second half . In fact , the Sixers rode a 32 - 14 third quarter to victory , as the Hornets trailed by double figures for the final five minutes of action . The shooting disparity was huge , with the Sixers hitting 45 percent from the field and 41 percent from three - point range while the Hornets connected on 38 percent from the field and 27 percent from long range . Rebounding is what really changed the game , with Philadelphia outrebounding Charlotte , 60 - 40 . Ball movement was also critical , with the Sixers handing out 30 assists while holding the Hornets to 16 assists . The Hornets ( 30 - 41 ) were led by Kemba Walker , as he tallied 24 points , eight rebounds , five assists and three steals . Jeremy Lamb amassed 14 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Willy Hernangomez led the bench with 17 points , three rebounds and two steals . The Sixers ( 39 - 30 ) got another triple - double out of Ben Simmons , as he accumulated 11 points , 12 rebounds , 15 assists and three steals . Joel Embiid totaled 25 points , 19 rebounds and four blocks . Robert Covington finished with 18 points , five rebounds and two assists . Marco Belinelli led the bench with 21 points , two rebounds and two assists . Both teams return to action on Wednesday , with Philly playing host to the Memphis Grizzlies and Charlotte traveling to face the Brooklyn Nets .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies , 119 - 105 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening . The Grizzlies ( 19 - 52 ) did n't exactly sport the brightest outlook coming into the contest , as a couple of factors stood out as immediate red flags on paper . One was simply motivation - - Memphis ' playoff dreams seemed to crash sometime before the calendar even flipped to 2018 , while the 76ers ( 40 - 30 ) came in looking to improve their already solid No . 6 standing in the Eastern Conference . The second was the matter of home/road splits . The Grizzlies had prevailed in only five of 33 games away from FedEx Forum prior to Wednesday , so they were already firmly established as a club that simply does n't travel well . Like clockwork , both factors began to manifest shortly after tip - off , as the home squad forged a 26 - 19 first - quarter lead that had grown to 58 - 44 by intermission . When they added 16 more to their advantage with a 41 - point third period , the game was essentially decided . A 36 - point surge by the visitors in the fourth dressed up the final score a bit , but it was yet another rough landing for Memphis away from the comfort of home . The Sixers drained an impressive 55 percent of their 84 attempts and saw six players - - including all five first - unit members - - hit double digits in the scoring column . Wayne Selden led the way for the Grizzlies off the bench with 18 points - - a total he supplemented with four assists and two rebounds . Deyonta Davis delivered a 16 - point , 11 - rebound double - double that also included two assists over just 21 minutes . Dillon Brooks poured in 14 points and added one assist and one steal . JaMychal Green supplied 14 as well , while also registering seven rebounds and two assists . Mario Chalmers went for 10 points , five assists , four rebounds and one steal . Jarell Martin managed eight points , five rebounds and one assist . Marc Gasol could only muster five points , six rebounds , four assists and one block . Brice Johnson was productive in reserve with nine points , four boards , one assist and one block . The Sixers were paced by a quartet of 15 - point efforts from J.J. Redick , Dario Saric , Robert Covington and Marco Belinelli , with the latter turning in his tally off the bench . Redick added three rebounds and one assist ; Saric accounted for three boards , two assists , one steal and one block ; Covington complemented his scoring with two rebounds , one assist and one steal ; and Belinelli also dished out a pair of assists and recorded one block . Joel Embiid finished with 14 points , seven rebounds , four assists , one steal and one block . Ben Simmons filled out the stat sheet with 13 points , nine assists , seven rebounds and two steals . Richaun Holmes posted eight points , five rebounds and two assists in 15 second - unit minutes . The Grizzlies make the quick trip back home to take on the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday evening , while the Sixers also board a plane and land in Central Florida for a Thursday night date with the Orlando Magic .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves , 120 - 108 , at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday . The 76ers ( 42 - 30 ) and the Timberwolves ( 42 - 32 ) engaged in a tight battle that saw Philly break free in the first three quarters , and even though Minnesota managed to come back in the fourth , they did n't have enough time to change their fate . Philadelphia jumped to a 32 - 24 lead in the first quarter , but the Wolves made it closer with a 28 - 27 second quarter . The biggest differential here was the third quarter , as the Sixers won that period by 20 points ( 39 - 19 ) and closed it out comfortably in the fourth despite the fact Minny won the final quarter they extended it after winning the next 37 - 22 . Ben Simmons led the way for the Sixers after notching another triple - double of 15 points , 13 assists and 12 rebounds . Joel Embiid was the top scorer after finishing with 19 points , six boards and three blocks , while Dario Saric added 18 points . Robert Covington chipped in with 11 points , while Marco Belinelli contributed 17 points off the bench . Andrew Wiggins chipped in with 16 points and eight rebounds . Karl-Anthony Towns had 15 points with 11 rebounds , and Gorgui Dieng ended with the same stat line . The bench provided quite a spark for Minnesota in this game , as Jamal Crawford ( 13 points ) , Tyus Jones ( 11 points with six assists ) and Marcus Georges-Hunt ( 11 points ) all did a good job off the bench .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Denver Nuggets , 123 - 104 , at Wells Fargo Center on Monday . Despite the fact that Denver led for the entirety of the first half , Philly came back and cruised to an easy win . In fact , the Sixers turned an eight - point halftime deficit into a 19 - point win by outscoring Denver in the second half , 72 - 45 . Rebounding was the most lopsided statistic , with Philly outrebounding Denver , 54 - 37 . The shooting disparity was also key , with the Sixers hitting 51 percent from the field and 45 percent from three - point range while the Nuggets connected on just 42 percent from the field and 34 percent from long range . A 24 - 10 fastbreak differential and 50 - 40 points in the paint advantage were also huge statistics for Philadelphia . The Nuggets ( 40 - 34 ) were led by Will Barton , as he accrued 25 points and three assists . Jamal Murray totaled 17 points , three rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Paul Millsap finished with 16 points , nine rebounds and three assists . Nikola Jokic accumulated 14 points , seven rebounds and four assists while Wilson Chandler provided eight points , eight rebounds and seven assists . The Sixers ( 43 - 30 ) were led by Joel Embiid , as he tallied 20 points 13 rebounds , two assists and two blocks . Dario Saric generated 20 points , six rebounds and three assists . Ben Simmons accumulated seven points , 13 rebounds and 11 assists . Markelle Fultz had the best game of his rookie year , providing 10 points , four rebounds and eight assists off the bench . On deck for Denver is another road game against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday . As for Philly . they play host to the New York Knicks on Wednesday for their next fixture .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting New York Knicks , 118 - 101 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening . The 76ers got out to a good start , with a 10 - point lead midway through the first quarter , where they went on to outscore the Knicks , 37 - 28 . The Sixers expanded their lead to 15 early in the second quarter , but the Knicks rallied back to tie it up at 56 with just under three minutes left in the half , before trailing 67 - 63 at halftime . The Knicks came out strong in the third quarter and kept it close for the first few minutes , however the 76ers took over the remainder of the quarter with a 19 - 8 run , to take a 93 - 80 lead into the fourth . The rest of the game belonged to Philly , as the 76ers cruised to their eighth straight win . Joel Embiid ( face ) was forced to leave the game after a collision with Markelle Fultz , early in the second quarter . Dario Saric led the Sixers with 26 points , 14 rebounds , five assists and two steals , in 35 minutes . Ben Simmons finished with 13 points , 10 assists , eight rebounds and one blocks , while J.J. Redick tallied 21 points , six rebounds , five assists and one steal . The 76ers shot 46 percent from the field , including 9 - of - 31 from long range . Meanwhile , Michael Beasley was big for the Knicks , with 22 points , eight rebounds , three assists and two blocks . Emmanuel Mudiay also finished with 22 points , and added four rebounds , two assists , two blocks and one steal . Enes Kanter tallied 17 points , 14 rebounds , one assist and one block , while Trey Burke finished with 18 points , six assists , two rebounds and one steal . The Knicks shot 38 percent from the field , including 9 - of - 31 from long range . The Knicks ( 27 - 49 ) will look to avoid a third straight loss , as they play host to the Pistons on Saturday . The 76ers ( 44 - 30 ) take on the Hawks in Atlanta on Friday .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Brooklyn Nets , 121 - 95 , at Wells Fargo Center on Tuesday evening . The 76ers ( 47 - 30 ) came into Tuesday 's game looking to build on their impressive 10 - game winning streak and further cement their already solid playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference . However , the Nets ( 25 - 53 ) did n't exactly shape up as a pushover despite their record , as they 'd given plenty of quality teams all they could handle , especially following the All-Star break . Philadelphia seemed ready for Brooklyn 's best shot from the jump , building a 28 - 22 first - quarter lead that they 'd extended to 61 - 49 by halftime . The home squad kept their foot on the gas in the second half , as well , compiling another 60 points over the third and fourth periods to cruise to a comfortable win . The Sixers sported massive advantages in both shooting and rebounding , posting a 54 percent success rate from the floor while limiting the Nets to a 42 percent figure and winning the battle on the glass by a 56 - 36 margin . Spencer Dinwiddie paced the Nets with 16 points , a total he supplemented with six rebounds and six assists . Jahlil Okafor followed with 15 points , five boards and one block across 16 minutes . Nik Stauskas saw extended run off the bench , totaling 13 points , three rebounds and two assists . Joe Harris matched Stauskas ' scoring total in 22 minutes . DeMarre Carroll tallied 10 points and two boards . D'Angelo Russell delivered six points , six boards , five assists and two steals . Rondae Hollis-Jefferson and Jarrett Allen underwhelmed with matching five - point tallies . J.J. Redick led the Sixers with 19 points and also supplied two rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Marco Belinelli led the second unit with 17 points and also hauled in two rebounds and dished out one assist . Ben Simmons generated a 15 - point , 12 - assist double - double that also included six assists and one steal . Robert Covington filled out the stat sheet with 12 points , six boards , two assists , four steals and three blocks . Ersan Ilyasova produced an 11 - point , 13 - rebound double - double that also included one assist and one steal . Richaun Holmes matched Ilyasova 's scoring total off the bench and also hauled in five boards , dished out four assists and posted four blocks . Markelle Fultz and T.J. McConnell delivered matching 10 - point efforts as reserves . The Nets continue on the road and face off with the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday evening , while the 76ers head to Motown to tangle with the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers , 132 - 130 , at Wells Fargo Center on Friday evening . The Sixers got out to a great start at home , as they jumped out to a 41 - 28 lead through the first quarter . They continued the assault through the second , as they outscored the Cavs by 10 in the quarter , to expand their lead to 78 - 55 by halftime . The Cavs came alive in the third by getting out a great start with a 23 - 9 run in the first six minutes of the quarter . They went on to outscore the 76ers 43 - 27 in the quarter and trim the deficit to seven , as they trailed 105 - 98 heading into the final frame . The Cavs kept fighting through the fourth , chipping away at the lead . They still trailed by five halfway through the quarter , but stayed within striking distance as they trailed 128 - 124 with 1:6 left . The last minute went back and forth until LeBron James ended up at the free throw line for three shots , with the Cavs trailing 132 - 129 , with just one second remaining . Unfortunately for Cleveland , LeBron went 1 - of - 3 from the line , leaving the 76ers to their 13th straight win . J.J. Redick led the Sixers with 28 points on 9 - of - 19 shooting , two rebounds and one assist , in 31 minutes . Ben Simmons tallied 27 points , 15 rebounds , 13 assists , four steals and one block , in 36 minutes . Marco Belinelli 23 points , two rebounds , two assists and one block , in 29 minutes off the bench . The 76ers shot 50 percent from the field , including 14 - of - 39 from long range . Meanwhile , LeBron James led the Cavaliers with 44 points , 11 rebounds , 11 assists , two steals and one block , in 40 minutes . Jeff Green followed up with 33 points , five rebounds and three assists , while Kevin Love tallied 17 points , nine rebounds , four assists and one block , in 32 minutes . The Cavs shot 53 percent from the field , including 16 - of - 34 from long range . The Cavs ( 49 - 31 ) will look to bounce back as they take on the Knicks in New York on Monday . The 76ers ( 49 - 30 ) play host to the Mavericks on Sunday .


The Philadeplhia 76ers defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 109 - 97 at Wells Fargo Center on Sunday . The 76ers ( 50 - 30 ) had a clear advantage on paper in this game against the Mavericks ( 24 - 57 ) , and they did n't have problems to translate that dominance into the score . The Sixers jumped to a 28 - 20 advantage in the first quarter , and they extended it to a 13 - point lead at the half time break . Dallas won the third quarter , 28 - 24 , and it seemed as if they were going to make things tough for Philadelphia down the stretch , but the hosts did n't rattle and closed things out with ease in the fourth . With the win , the Sixers extended their winning streak to 14 games and also hit the 50 - win mark . J.J. Redick was Philadelphia 's top scorer with 18 points and four assists . Ben Simmons had 16 points , but the talented rookie also filled the stat sheet thanks to nine assists , seven rebounds , four steals and one block . Robert Covington made an impact on both ends of the court , thanks to 15 points , 10 rebounds , three assists , Mario Belinelli ( 15 points ) and Ersan Ilyasova ( 11 points , 12 rebounds ) made their presence felt off the bench . Six out of Dallas ' nine players scored in double digits in this one , and the top scorer was Harrison Barnes who finished with 21 points . Dennis Smith Jr. finished with 20 points , 11 assists , five rebounds , three steals and two blocks . Dwight Powell had 13 points and 10 boards . Dorian Finley-Smith and Doug McDermott both netted 10 points in the same exact 26 minutos of action .


The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks , 130 - 95 , at Wells Fargo Center on Wednesday evening . At this rate , the 76ers ( 52 - 30 ) may be the last team anyone wants to face in the playoffs . Philadelphia utilized a 46 - point first quarter as a launchpad to a complete decimation of the Bucks ( 44 - 38 ) as they extended their franchise - record winning streak to 16 games . Milwaukee did n't bother leaving their starting five in for long in their last tune - up for the postseason , with no first - unit player logging more than 26 minutes . They were n't very invested into the game after falling behind early , committing a whopping 20 turnovers and losing the rebounding battle by a 57 - 43 margin . The majority of the damage on the home team 's side was done by the bench , as they totaled an impressive 76 points with extended playing time . Jabari Parker led the way for the Bucks with 25 points , a total he supplemented with five rebounds and one steal . Malcolm Brogdon followed with 13 points , two rebounds and two assists . Tony Snell tallied 10 points , three rebounds , one assist and one block . Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from a two - game absence due to an ankle injury and generated a 10 - point , 10 - rebound double - double that also included three assists over 22 minutes . Eric Bledsoe played just 11 minutes and went for six points , three assists , one rebound , one steal and one block . Khris Middleton managed four points , one rebound and two assists . Justin Anderson paced the Sixers with 25 points and added six rebounds , one assist , one steal and one block . Dario Saric provided 24 points , five boards and one assist . Richaun Holmes generated 19 points , seven rebounds , two blocks and one steal . T.J. McConnell accounted for 16 points , seven assists , six rebounds and four steals . Markelle Fultz delivered a 13 - point , 10 - rebound , 10 - assist triple - double that also included two steals and one block . Ben Simmons supplied four points , seven assists , six rebounds and two blocks over 22 minutes . Both teams now head into the postseason , with the Bucks set to face off with the Boston Celtics and the Sixers slated to tangle with the Miami Heat in their respective first - round matchups .


The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks , 116 - 97 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday evening . The Cavs ( 20 ) used a great team effort to overcome a strong attack from the Bucks ( 1 - 1 ) in Milwaukee . Six players scored in double digits for Cleveland , including four of the five starters . The Cavs shot 54 percent from the field , including 42 percent from long range , and went 17 - of - 17 from the foul line . On the other hand , the Bucks hit 46 percent from the field , and 31 percent from long range . LeBron James led the way in the win with 24 points on 10 - of - 16 shooting , eight assists , five rebounds , a block and a steal , in 37 minutes . Kyle Korver chipped in 17 points on 6 - of - 8 shooting , including 5 - of - 6 from long range , in 19 minutes off the bench . Kevin Love totaled 17 points , to go along with 12 rebounds , six assists and two blocks . Meanwhile , Giannis Antetokounmpo did all he could to keep his team in the game , finishing with 34 points , eight assists , eight rebounds , three steals and one block , in 39 minutes . The only other player to score in double digits for Milwaukee was Malcolm Brogdon , who finished with 16 points on 6 - of - 12 shooting . The Bucks will be right back in action , as they play host to the Trail Blazers on Saturday . The Cavaliers will also be in action on Saturday , when they play host to the Magic .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Portland Trail Blazers , 113 - 110 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday . Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career - high 44 points to lead the Bucks ( 2 - 1 ) . He added eight rebounds , four assists and two steals . Antetokounmpo came up big in the waning moments with a steal , a block and a dunk to seal the game in the final 30 seconds . There were 15 ties and 10 lead changes with neither team leading by double - digits . The shooting disparity was the difference , with Milwaukee hitting 53 percent from the field , while holding Portland to just 43 percent . The Bucks also dominated down low , outscoring the Trail Blazers , 54 - 26 , in the paint . The Blazers ( 2 - 1 ) dropped their first game in the last of a three - game road trip to start the season . Damian Lillard was Portland 's best player , as he accrued 26 points , five rebounds , four assists and four steals . C.J . McCollum also scored 26 points , adding three rebounds and two steals to his stat line . Jusuf Nurkic finished with 17 points , 11 rebounds , three assists and three blocks . Khris Middleton totaled 18 points , six rebounds and three assists for Milwaukee . Tony Snell went 7 - of - 8 from the field to score 17 points . Malcolm Brogdon was the only other Buck in double figures , totaling 13 points , six assists and four steals . On deck for Milwaukee is a home matchup against the Charlotte Hornets . Portland plays its home opener Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Charlotte Hornets , 103 - 94 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday . In a battle between two Eastern Conference contenders , there were 11 ties and 14 lead changes in this extremely competitive matchup . In addition , neither team ever led this game by more than 10 points . A late run for Milwaukee was imperative , as they finished the game on a 90 run . They did most of their damage in the middle quarters , outscoring Charlotte , 65 - 52 . The Hornets left a lot of points on the floor , as they went just 21 - of - 36 from the free - throw line . The Bucks dominated down low , outscoring the Hornets , 56 - 32 , in the paint . The Hornets ( 1 - 2 ) leading scorer was Frank Kaminsky , who provided 18 points , five rebounds and two assists off the bench . Jeremy Lamb led the starters , tallying 17 points and nine rebounds . Kemba Walker finished with 15 points , two rebounds and six assists . Dwight Howard totaled eight points , 22 rebounds and four blocks . The Bucks ( 3 - 1 ) continue to get special performances out of Giannis Antetokounmpo , as he 's now dropped at least 30 points in all four games . Antetokounmpo finished this game with 32 points , 14 rebounds , six assists and two blocks . Khris Middleton accrued 20 points , six rebounds and three assists . Mirza Teletovic led the bench by collecting 15 points and five rebounds . On deck for Charlotte is a home matchup against the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday , while Milwaukee will host the Boston Celtics for its next game on Thursday .


The Boston Celtics defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks , 96 - 89 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Thursday . This was a tight game throughout , as there were seven ties and 12 lead changes in total . In addition , neither team led by more than 12 points , as it took a late run by the Celtics to pull it out . In fact , Boston outscored Milwaukee , 53 - 45 , in the second half . Rebounding was a huge factor , with Boston winning the rebounding battle , 45 - 37 . Milwaukee not only struggled getting to the free - throw line , they could n't finish there either , hitting just 8 - of - 14 of their free - throws in the defeat . The Celtics ( 3 - 3 ) were led by Al Horford , who dropped a season - high 27 points on 11 - of - 14 shooting . He also added nine rebounds and four assists to his line . Kyrie Irving amassed 24 points , three rebounds and seven assists . Aron Baynes led the bench with 12 points and seven rebounds . The Bucks ( 3 - 2 ) got another gem from Giannis Antetokounmpo , who tallied 28 points , 10 rebounds , seven assists and three steals . Khris Middleton accrued 15 points , two rebounds , two assists and two steals . Malcolm Brogdon finished with 15 points , six rebounds and five assists . On deck for Boston is a road matchup with the Miami Heat on Saturday . As for Milwaukee , they travel to play the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday for their next fixture .


The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks , 110 - 91 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Tuesday . This was domination from start to finish , as the Thunder nearly pulled out a wire - to - wire win . In fact , Oklahoma City led by at least 15 points for the final 30 minutes . Rebounding was the key to victory for the Thunder , as they outrebounded the Bucks , 46 - 31 . Oklahoma City ended up shooting 49 percent from the field and 43 percent from three - point range , while holding the Bucks to just 42 percent from the field and 32 percent from long range . The Thunder ( 4 - 3 ) were led by Paul George , who collected 20 points and three rebounds . Russell Westbrook flirted with a triple - double , accruing 12 points , 10 rebounds and nine assists . Carmelo Anthony tallied 17 points and eight rebounds , while Steven Adams amassed 14 points and 11 rebounds . Jerami Grant was a nice spark off the bench , providing 17 points , four rebounds , two assists and two steals . The Bucks ( 4 - 3 ) had just one player reach double figures in scoring , with Giannis Antetokounmpo accumulating 28 points , eight rebounds and three assists . Khris Middleton totaled nine points , seven rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday . Oklahoma City wo n't play again until Friday , when they host the Boston Celtics for their next fixture .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers , 98 - 90 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday . Milwaukee came into this game as a sizable favorite , as they left no doubt with this victory . It was closer than expected though , as there were 10 ties and 10 lead changes in total . The key in the game was the turnover differential , as the Bucks forced 23 of them from the Lakers , while committing just 11 of them on their end . Los Angeles killed themselves at the charity stripe , as they hit just 22 - of - 37 , while Milwaukee went 22 - of - 26 . The first and third quarters were decisive , with Milwaukee outscoring Los Angeles , 50 - 35 . The Lakers ( 5 - 8 ) were led by Lonzo Ball , as he became the youngest player in NBA history to capture a triple - double . He finished the game with 18 points , 12 rebounds , 13 assists , three steals and three blocks . Kyle Kuzma led the team , as he totaled 21 points and 11 rebounds en route to a double - double . Julius Randle led the bench with 17 points and eight rebounds . The Bucks ( 6 - 6 ) have now won two - straight with Eric Bledsoe in the fold , as they look like a defensive powerhouse with him in the backcourt . He finished this game with 11 points , two rebounds and two assists . Giannis Antetokounmpo was the player of the game , as he accumulated 33 points , 15 rebounds and three assists . Khris Middleton amassed 13 points , four rebounds and four assists . Malcolm Brogdon was a huge spark off the bench , providing 16 points , three rebounds , three assists and three steals . Both teams return to action on Monday , with Milwaukee hosting the Memphis Grizzlies and Los Angeles traveling to face the Phoenix Suns .


The Milwaukee Bucks ( 7 - 6 ) defeated the visiting Memphis Grizzlies at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday evening . It was a tight game between two teams who sit near the top of their respective conferences , but the Bucks came out on top due to their impressive comeback during the second half . The Grizzlies ( 7 - 6 ) had a slim 64 - 60 advantage after halftime , but the Bucks ( 7 - 6 ) responded with a 24 - 12 win in the third quarter , and that would give Milwaukee a lead they would never relinquish despite Memphis ' efforts in the final 12 minutes . Milwaukee registered their third straight win and all of them have come since Eric Bledsoe was moved to the starting lineup . The Bucks once again had a great effort from Giannis Antetokounmpo , as the Greek Freak paced the team 's offense with a strong line of 27 points , nine rebounds . seven assists , two blocks and two steals . Khris Middleton and John Henson had 17 points apiece , and Bledsoe added 15 with seven boards and four assists . Malcolm Brogdon chipped in with 10 more off the bench , too . On the other hand and as it has been the case for much of the season for Memphis , Tyreke Evans was their leading scorer since the former Sacramento Kings guard had a game - high tally of 27 points ( on 11 - of - 16 from the field ) with six rebounds in just 33 minutes . Dillon Brooks finished with 19 points , and Marc Gasol added a double - double of 16 points and 10 boards . Mike Conley once again struggled , as the point guard ended with only seven points on 2 - of - 12 from the field .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the visiting Detroit Pistons , 99 - 95 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Wednesday evening . The Bucks ( 8 - 6 ) have been one of the hottest teams in the Eastern Conference during the current season , and their recent results definitively back them up . Milwaukee put a three - game winning streak on the line against the Pistons ( 10 - 4 ) , who have been one of the best teams in the league so far . Milwaukee used a huge third quarter - a period in which they won 34 - 21 - and never looked back despite the fact Detroit looked better in the final 12 minutes of action . But the Bucks closed the game out effectively , and pushed their winning streak to four games . Many would believe Giannis Antetokounmpo would be Milwaukee 's biggest star on offense , but this time that role fell on Khris Middleton 's shoulders . The talented scorer contributed with 27 points ( on 12 - of - 21 from the field ) , six rebounds and eight assists , while Antetokounmpo left his mark on both ends of the court after adding 21 points , six rebounds , four blocks , and three steals . Eric Bledsoe also added a decent effort of his own , as the veteran point guard chipped in with 14 points , eight assists , and six boards . Detroit had a strong effort from Avery Bradley , as the former Boston Celtics guard contributed with 28 points and five assists . Tobias Harris added 13 points , while Andre Drummond contributed with a double - double of 13 points and 17 rebounds . Arguably the team 's biggest disappointment was Reggie Jackson , as the point guard finished with six points on 2 - of - 7 from the field , while posting a - 17 plus - minus rating .


The Washington Wizards defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks , 99 - 88 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Monday . Despite the fact that Washington led for the majority of the second half , there were eight ties and eight lead changes in this competitive matchup . The second half is where the Wizards really pulled away , as they outscored the Bucks , 52 - 42 . Defense was key for Washington , as they held Milwaukee to 44 percent from the field and 18 percent from three - point range . They ended up shooting 53 percent from the field and 38 percent from long range on their end . The Wizards also won the rebounding differential , 46 - 33 . The Wizards ( 10 - 7 ) were led by Bradley Beal , as he tallied 23 points and five assists on 10 - of - 18 shooting . John Wall collected 15 points , and six assists . Otto Porter recorded a 12 - point , 11 - rebound double - double , while also adding four assists and three steals to his tally . Marcin Gortat amassed 10 points and 15 rebounds of his own . Kelly Oubre Jr. was the only bench player in double figures , as he dropped 18 points . The Bucks ( 8 - 8 ) got 23 points , eight rebounds , three assists and three blocks out of Giannis Antetokoumpo to lead the team . Khris Midddleton accrued 15 points , six rebounds and three assists . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 14 points , three rebounds , two assists , six steals and two blocks . John Henson recorded a 10 - point , 10 - rebound double - double . Both teams return to action on Wednesday , with Washington traveling to play the Charlotte Hornets and Milwaukee also traveling to play the Phoenix Suns .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Sacramento Kings , 109 - 104 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday . Milwaukee came into this game as a big favorite , as they pulled out a wire - to - wire win here to prove that point . It looked as though the Bucks would cruise to an easy win , but the Kings turned a 14 - point fourth quarter deficit into a one - point game with less than three minutes left . Milwaukee was still able to prevail though , as they finished the game with some important free - throws . That was really the difference in the game , with the Bucks hitting 35 - of - 42 free - throws and the Kings going just 19 - of - 21 from the charity stripe . Transition defense was key as well , with Milwaukee outscoring Sacramento , 13 - 2 , in fastbreak points . The Kings ( 7 - 16 ) starters only combined for 35 points , as De'Aaron Fox led them with 14 points , six rebounds and three assists . Garrett Temple amassed 12 points , three rebounds and two steals . Willie Cauley-Stein got a rare start , but had to leave with an injured back after just eight minutes of action . Zach Randolph led the team in scoring , as he provided 22 points , seven rebounds and two assists off the bench . Buddy Hield also played well off the bench , totaling 19 points , six rebounds and four assists . The Bucks ( 12 - 9 ) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo , as he collected 33 points , 13 rebounds , five assists and three steals . Kris Middleton finished with 25 points and two rebounds . Eric Bledsoe accumulated 19 points , four rebounds , two assists and two steals . On deck for Milwaukee is a road matchup versus the Boston Celtics on Monday . As for Sacramento , they 're off until Wednesday , when they travel to face the Cleveland Cavaliers .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Detroit Pistons , 104 - 100 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Wednesday . This was an extremely competitive matchup throughout , as there were seven ties and 10 lead changes in total . In addition , neither team led by more than 13 points , as it was a single - digit margin for all but a few minutes . Shooting was key , with Milwaukee hitting 49 percent of their shots , while holding Detroit to just 41 percent from the field . Rim protection was also a huge factor , with the Bucks recording five blocks and the Pistons failing to record a single swat . The Pistons ( 14 - 10 ) were led by Andre Drummond , as he tallied 27 points , 20 rebounds and six assists . Tobias Harris amassed 21 points , five rebounds and three steals . Avery Bradley accrued 20 points and two assists . Reggie Jackson collected 14 points , five rebounds and four assists . No other player on the roster had more than six points . The Bucks ( 13 - 10 ) best player was Giannis Antetokounmpo , as he provided 25 points , 10 rebounds , four assists , two steals and two blocks . Eric Bledsoe totaled 22 points , five rebounds and three assists . Khris Middleton accumulated 21 points , five rebounds and six assists . Both teams return to action on Friday , as Detroit plays host to the Golden State Warriors , while Milwaukee hosts the Dallas Mavericks .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Dallas Mavericks , 109 - 102 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday . Despite the fact that Dallas led for most of the second and third quarters , Milwaukee were able to prevail in comeback fashion . In fact , the Bucks outscored the Mavericks , 32 - 24 , in the fourth quarter to complete their comeback . It was close throughout though , as there were six ties and 10 lead changes in total , with neither team leading by more than 13 points . Defense was key for the Bucks , as they recorded 10 steals and six blocks in their victory . The Mavericks could only muster up six steals and two blocks on their end . The Mavericks ( 7 - 19 ) were led by Wesley Matthews , as he accrued 29 points and four rebounds on 11 - of - 15 shooting . Harrison Barnes totaled 18 points , eight rebounds and four assists . Dirk Nowitzki amassed 11 points , five rebounds and two steals . Dwight Powell led the bench with 15 points and five boards . The Bucks ( 14 - 10 ) leading scorer was Khris Middleton , as he accumulated 31 points , and three assists . Giannis Antetokounmpo collected 27 points , 11 rebounds , three assists , two steals and two blocks . Eric Bledsoe tallied 24 points , four rebounds , four assists , three steals and two blocks . Malcolm Brogdon provided 14 points , three rebounds and six assists off the bench .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Utah Jazz , 117 - 100 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Saturday . Despite the fact that Utah grabbed the first lead in this game , Milwaukee dominated throughout . In fact , the Bucks led 29 - 19 after the first quarter , as Utah never tied or took the lead from there . Shooting was key , with the Bucks hitting 54 percent of their shots , while holding Utah to just 43 percent shooting . In addition , Milwaukee forced 16 turnovers from Utah , while committing just 11 on their end . A 33 - 26 defensive rebounding advantage was decisive for the Bucks as well . The Jazz ( 13 - 14 ) were led by Rudy Gobert , as he tallied 20 points and nine rebounds . Joe Ingles collected 12 points , four rebounds and four assists . Alec Burks had another big game off the bench , providing 20 points , six rebounds and three assists . The Bucks ( 15 - 10 ) had four players score at least 16 points , as Giannis Antetokounmpo led them with 37 points , 13 rebounds , seven assists and two steals . Eric Bledsoe amassed 20 points , four rebounds and three steals . Khris Middleton accumulated 20 points , five rebounds and five assists . Malcolm Brogdon led the bench with 16 points , two rebounds , two assists and two steals . Both teams are off until Wednesday , as Milwaukee travels to face the New Orleans Pelicans and Utah facing the Chicago Bulls on the road as well .


The Chicago Bulls defeated the host Milwaukee Bucks , 115 - 109 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Friday evening . The Bucks started out well , taking an early 16 - 6 lead , however the Bulls responded instantly and pushed ahead to take a 33 - 30 lead after one quarter . The game stayed very close through the second and third quarters , with the teams trading small leads . The score was tied at 82 heading into the fourth . Little changed through most of the fourth quarter , with both teams battling until it was tied up at 104 with 3:10 left . It was here that the Bulls managed to put together a 50 run that would give them a cushion to ride to the finish . This marks the fifth straight win for Chicago . Bobby Portis led the way for Chicago , with 27 points on 9 - of - 16 shooting , 12 rebounds and one steal , in 29 minutes off the bench . Nikola Mirotic followed up with 22 points , eight rebounds , two assists , and one steal , in 29 minutes of action . Robin Lopez added 18 points and eight rebounds , while Kris Dunn finished with 17 points and seven assists . The Bulls shot 48 percent from the field , including 8 - of - 23 from long range . Meanwhile , Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks , with 29 points , 16 rebounds , four assists and one block , in 39 minutes . Eric Bledsoe followed up with 12 points , seven assists , two rebounds and one steal , while John Henson tallied 11 points , seven rebounds , two blocks and one assist , in 19 minutes . The Bucks shot 48 percent from the field , including 9 - of - 33 from long range . The Bucks ( 15 - 12 ) will be right back in action as they take on the Rockets in Houston on Saturday . Meanwhile , the Bulls ( 8 - 20 ) play host to the 76ers on Monday .


The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers , 119 - 116 , at BMO Harris Bradley Center on Tuesday . This game was full of swings , as Milwaukee took control in the middle quarters . In fact , Cleveland got out to a double - digit lead in the first quarter , as Milwaukee responded with a 39 - 24 second quarter to take the lead . The Cavaliers simply dug themselves too big of a hole from there , despite outscoring the Bucks , . 33 - 21 , in the fourth quarter . Both teams shot lights - out , with Milwaukee hitting 52 percent of their shots and Cleveland shooting 50 percent from the field . The true difference was transition offense , with the Bucks winning the fastbreak differential , 24 - 3 . The Cavaliers ( 23 - 9 ) got another vintage performance out of LeBron James , as he accumulated 39 points , seven assists , three steals and two blocks . Kevin Love totaled 21 points , 10 rebounds and four assists . Dwyane Wade provided 14 points , four rebounds , two assists and two steals off the bench . The Bucks ( 16 - 13 ) were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo , as he collected 27 points , 14 rebounds , eight assists and two steals . Eric Bledsoe finished with 26 points , five rebounds , two assists and two steals . Khris Middleton accrued 18 points and 10 assists . John Henson amassed 15 points , six rebounds , two assists and two steals . Malcolm Brogdon led the bench with 16 points and three boards . On deck for Cleveland is a home matchup versus the Chicago Bulls on Thursday . As for Milwaukee , they 're off until Friday , when they host the Charlotte Hornets .