3rd Quarter Report
This match looks nothing like the tight 118-117 margin from the Bucks’ win over the 76ers in their previous head-to-head back in October of 2023. The Bucks have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the 76ers 69-48.
If the Bucks keep playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 37-21 in no time. On the other hand, the 76ers will have to make due with a 33-24 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Milwaukee Bucks @ Philadelphia 76ers
Current Records: Milwaukee 36-21, Philadelphia 33-23
How To Watch
- When: Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 1 p.m. ET
- Where: Wells Fargo Center — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- TV: ABC
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $51.00
What to Know
The 76ers will be in front of their home fans on Sunday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They will take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 1:00 p.m. ET on Sunday. We saw both of these teams recently pull out wins they weren’t expected to get, so we’ll see who gives it right back.
Last Friday, Philadelphia was able to grind out a solid victory over the Cavaliers, taking the game 104-97.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn’t a dominant performance, Milwaukee beat the Timberwolves 112-107 on Friday. The success was a return to things as normal for the Bucks, who in their previous outing suffered a shocking 113-110 upset defeat to the Grizzlies.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was his usual excellent self, dropping a double-double on 33 points and 13 rebounds.
Philadelphia’s victory ended a six-game drought at home and bumped them up to 33-23. As for Milwaukee, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 36-21.
This contest is one where the number of possessions is likely to be a big factor: The 76ers haven’t given up the ball easily this season, having only averaged 11.4 turnovers per game (they’re ranked first in turnovers per game overall). However, it’s not like the Bucks struggle in that department as they’ve been averaging only 12.4 turnovers per game. Given these competing strengths, it’ll be interesting to see how their clash plays out.
The 76ers and the Bucks were neck-and-neck in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, but the 76ers came up empty-handed after a 118-117 defeat. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of the Bucks’ Damian Lillard, who scored 39 points along with eight rebounds. Now that the 76ers know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There’s only one way to find out.
Odds
Milwaukee is a 5-point favorite against Philadelphia, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bucks as a 4.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 235.5 points.
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Series History
Milwaukee has won 7 out of their last 10 games against Philadelphia.
- Oct 26, 2023 – Milwaukee 118 vs. Philadelphia 117
- Apr 02, 2023 – Milwaukee 117 vs. Philadelphia 104
- Mar 04, 2023 – Philadelphia 133 vs. Milwaukee 130
- Nov 18, 2022 – Philadelphia 110 vs. Milwaukee 102
- Oct 20, 2022 – Milwaukee 90 vs. Philadelphia 88
- Mar 29, 2022 – Milwaukee 118 vs. Philadelphia 116
- Feb 17, 2022 – Philadelphia 123 vs. Milwaukee 120
- Nov 09, 2021 – Milwaukee 118 vs. Philadelphia 109
- Apr 24, 2021 – Milwaukee 132 vs. Philadelphia 94
- Apr 22, 2021 – Milwaukee 124 vs. Philadelphia 117
