Milwaukee Bucks beat Philadelphia 76ers 118-109 in 6th victory

By Emre Asikci

ISTANBUL (AA) - The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers with a score of 118-109 in their sixth win.

In Tuesday's win at the Sixers' Wells Fargo Center, the Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis both posted double-doubles.

Antetokounmpo scored 31 points and 16 rebounds, while Portis produced 19 points and 10 rebounds.

Grayson Allen finished with 25 points.

On the losing side, Tyrese Maxey was the highest scorer on the Sixers with 31 points, while Andre Drummond made a double-double with 20 rebounds and 17 points.

Turkish international Furkan Korkmaz made two field goals in 18 attempts as he finished with five points, five rebounds, and five assists.

The Sixers suffered their second straight loss in three days without their center Joel Embiid.

Cameroonian star Embiid could not play against the Bucks due to coronavirus protocols.

With this result, the Bucks improved to a 6-5 win/loss record, while the Sixers fell to 8-4.

- Results:

Philadelphia 76ers - Milwaukee Bucks: 109-118

Utah Jazz - Atlanta Hawks: 110-98

Portland Trail Blazers - Los Angeles Clippers : 109-117