Paul George hits nine 3s as 76ers roll past short-handed Bucks, 139-122

A statement win in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers overwhelmed the Milwaukee Bucks 139-122 on Tuesday night, powered by a 32-point performance from Paul George and an early scoring burst from Joel Embiid. The win served as a reset for Philadelphia after a difficult loss the night before, with the team leaning on its stars to restore pace and confidence.

ESPN’s recap reported George went 11-of-21 from the field and drilled nine 3-pointers, including back-to-back makes early in the fourth quarter that helped turn an 11-point margin into a larger cushion. Embiid scored 29 points, with 18 coming in the first quarter, and added nine rebounds and five assists. Tyrese Maxey contributed 22 points and helped spark the offense with energy plays and transition pushes.

Bucks depleted without Giannis

Milwaukee played short-handed. ESPN noted Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out with a right calf strain that the team said would sideline him indefinitely. The report also said the Bucks were without additional rotation players, forcing Milwaukee into lineup adjustments that struggled to contain Philadelphia’s spacing and shot-making.

Even with the absences, Milwaukee got production: Myles Turner led the Bucks with 31 points, Ryan Rollins scored 24, and Bobby Portis posted 17 points and 12 rebounds. But the defensive gaps and the 76ers’ volume shooting, particularly from George, proved too much to overcome.

What it means going forward

For the 76ers, the game reinforced what the roster looks like when Embiid and George are available and aggressive: higher tempo, more paint pressure, and cleaner perimeter looks. For Milwaukee, the immediate question is health and continuity, as extended time without Antetokounmpo changes both the offense’s structure and the team’s defensive ceiling.