Giannis Antetokounmpo recorded an unprecedented 35-point, 17-rebound, 20-assist triple-double as the Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 126-113 on Thursday night at Fiserv Forum.
The two-time MVP became the first player in NBA history to post at least 35 points, 17 rebounds, and 20 assists in a single game.
Milwaukee improved to 42-34 with the win and climbed to fifth place in the Eastern Conference standings, while Philadelphia dropped its 10th straight and fell to 23-54.
Antetokounmpo’s all-around performance powered the Bucks’ offense, which shot 56.1% from the field and 51.6% from three-point range.
Brook Lopez added 17 points on 7-of-11 shooting, while Kyle Kuzma scored 16 points and grabbed four rebounds in 31 minutes.
AJ Green provided a spark off the bench, hitting four of five from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points and a +20 rating.
The Bucks trailed by 14 points after one quarter but opened the second with a 15-0 run to erase the deficit.
The game remained tight until Milwaukee pulled ahead with an 11-2 run to close the third quarter, turning an 85-all tie into a nine-point lead.
Philadelphia, playing without Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Paul George, relied on rookie Adem Bona, who posted a career-high 28 points on 13-for-15 shooting.
Quentin Grimes contributed 24 points and 10 assists, and Guerschon Yabusele chipped in 22 points in 35 minutes.
The Sixers played most of the second half without reserve guard Lonnie Walker IV, who exited with a leg injury in the third quarter.
Head coach Nick Nurse was ejected in the fourth quarter, further depleting Philadelphia’s leadership on the sideline.
Milwaukee’s head coach Doc Rivers also exited early, leaving the bench in the first half due to illness; assistant Darvin Ham took over for the remainder of the game.
The Bucks converted 16 of 31 from deep and dominating the assist battle 32-30.
Despite missing Damian Lillard, who remains sidelined with deep vein thrombosis, the Bucks continue to manage their rotation effectively.
Milwaukee’s bench outscored Philadelphia’s reserves 39-17, highlighted by contributions from Gary Trent Jr. (13 points) and Kevin Porter Jr. (8 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists).
The Bucks also dominated in fast-break points and controlled the glass, collecting 47 total rebounds including seven from the offensive end.
Philadelphia shot 48.3% from the field but went just 12-for-39 from three-point range and committed 13 turnovers.
