The Sixers fell into a major hole and couldn't manage a comeback Sunday night in Milwaukee, falling to a 117-104 loss to the Bucks. NoahLevick of NBCSPhilly has the recap:
The Sixers were at full strength. Milwaukee was down Thanasis Antetokounmpo and Meyers Leonard . Grayson Allen exited in the third quarter because of a right ankle sprain and did not return.The Bucks made literally every shot they took early.
Embiid had one of the Sixers’ few positive moments on defense in the first quarter, blocking a short Middleton jumper, but that play failed to swing momentum. De’Anthony Melton couldn’t capitalize on the ensuing transition opportunity, missing an open layup. Against top opponents like Milwaukee in the playoffs, the Sixers obviously won’t want to squander those sorts of chances.
Maxey is bound to have some off shooting games in the playoffs, but his odds of contributing series-shifting performances appear even a bit better than last year. The 22-year-old has learned more about how to counter physical defense, honed his step-back and deep threes, and gained a better sense of when the Sixers require all-out aggression.Embiid subbed out late in the third quarter after being called for his fourth foul and Antetokounmpo took the game over.
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