Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to spearhead Philadelphia’s bench as the 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 on Friday at Fiserv Forum. Jabari Walker added a season-high 18 off the bench, while Paul George contributed 20 points as Philadelphia’s reserves scored 61 points.
Tyrese Maxey was limited to a season-low 12 points, with the 76ers maintaining control behind their bench production. Milwaukee, missing Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a strained calf, saw Bobby Portis lead with 22 points, followed by Kevin Porter Jr. with 20 and Myles Turner adding 19.
Philadelphia opened a 15-2 run about seven minutes into the first quarter, highlighted by two 3-pointers from Jared McCain, to take a 28-15 lead. The 76ers extended the advantage to as much as 26 in the second quarter and never trailed again.
Milwaukee briefly cut the deficit to single digits when Portis hit a corner 3-pointer with 4:16 remaining in the fourth quarter. Maxey’s basket on the next possession restored the 76ers’ double-digit lead, which they held to the final buzzer.
Philadelphia shot 45% from the field and 40% from three, while Milwaukee converted 46% of their attempts and 34% from long range. The 76ers also outpaced the Bucks on the glass, 42-37, and recorded 12 assists compared to Milwaukee’s eight.
This win gives Philadelphia a 13-9 record and back-to-back victories after Thursday’s 99-98 win over Golden State. The Bucks fall to 10-14 and face Detroit on Saturday, while the 76ers host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday.
