Sixers Look to Regroup as They Face a Giannis-Less Bucks in Milwaukee
So here’s what’s going on tonight as the Philadelphia 76ers head into Milwaukee: it’s one of those classic NBA scheduling tests. The Sixers just played at home on Wednesday, took a tough loss to the Toronto Raptors, and now they’re immediately back on the court for the second half of a back-to-back. Meanwhile, the Bucks haven’t exactly been rolling either—they’ve dropped two straight—but they’ve had two days to reset after falling to the Cavaliers 118–106.
What really changes the landscape of this matchup is the injury report. The Bucks are actually slight home underdogs, and that’s mostly because Giannis Antetokounmpo has been ruled out. Several other Bucks players—Alex Antetokounmpo, Kevin Porter Jr., and Taurean Prince—are also unavailable, which means Milwaukee will be trying to patch things together while relying heavily on their depth.
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On the Sixers’ side, the noise around injuries hasn’t quieted down either. Joel Embiid is still out with right knee management and has now missed five straight games. Kelly Oubre Jr. remains sidelined with a knee sprain and won’t be re-evaluated for a couple more weeks, which is a significant loss given the spark he brings on both ends of the floor. Adem Bona is out as well with an ankle sprain, and he’ll be checked again when the team gets back home. The good news is that Paul George is officially available and set to play in his second game of the season after returning earlier this week. Tyrese Maxey, who took a hit and showed up on the injury report with a quad contusion, is listed as probable, so he’s expected to suit up.
And speaking of Maxey, he’s one of the biggest factors in this game. Oddsmakers are eyeing his assist numbers closely, with the Over on 6.5 assists being one of the more popular prop picks. Maxey has been averaging nearly eight assists a night and has consistently hit seven or more in most games, even in back-to-back situations. If Embiid were playing, that number might climb even higher, but even without the big man, Maxey has shown he can drive the offense without hesitation.
As for how this matchup might play out, the Sixers have actually managed to cover the spread in all of their back-to-back games so far, even if the win-loss record hasn’t been ideal. And with Giannis out, the window opens just a little wider for Philadelphia to take advantage of a Milwaukee team still trying to stabilize. The line suggests a tight game, but the Sixers are slightly favored, and that edge could grow depending on how warm-ups look.
So tonight in Milwaukee, it’s really about whether the Sixers can snap back into rhythm while the Bucks try to stop their own slide. Given everything lining up—the injuries, the rest differential, and the recent form—the Sixers just might be positioned to steal one on the road.
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