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Embiid’s triple-double leads 76ers past Bucks to stay unbeaten
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 on Saturday in Philadelphia, improving to 3-0.
Joel Embiid recorded 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists for a triple-double, while Tyrese Maxey scored 26.
LeBron James missed the game for back-pain management during a weekend with back-to-back games for the 76ers.
James had averaged 15.5 points and 9.5 rebounds in his first two games with the team.
The win kept the 76ers unbeaten, while the Bucks fell to 0-3.
James is expected to play Sunday against Detroit, and 76ers backup Jabari Walker’s left knee will be evaluated after he left the game.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 on Saturday to remain undefeated.
Joel Embiid recorded a triple-double with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
Jaylen Brown scored 27 points on his 30th birthday.
The win moved the 76ers to 3-0, while the Bucks fell to 0-3.
LeBron James was ruled out with lower back pain management and was expected to play Sunday against Detroit.
- Who
- The Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks. Joel Embiid led the 76ers with a triple-double.
- What
- Philadelphia won 127-116 and remained undefeated.
- When
- Saturday, October 24, 2026.
- Where
- Philadelphia.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The 76ers rallied from 29 points down to beat Cleveland.
The 76ers defeated the Bucks 127-116, improving their record to 3-0.
James was expected to play at home against Detroit.
- Final score
- 76ers 127, Bucks 116
- Embiid
- 28 points, 11 rebounds, 10 assists
- Jaylen Brown
- 27 points on his 30th birthday
- 76ers record
- 3-0
- Bucks record
- 0-3