Fri Apr 04 01:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Bucks Aim for Back-to-Back Wins Against Struggling Sixers

**PHILADELPHIA, PA** – The Milwaukee Bucks are favored to win their second consecutive game against the injury-riddled Philadelphia 76ers tonight at the Wells Fargo Center. Giannis Antetokounmpo is leading the charge, nearing a career-high in assists with 14 through three quarters, adding 24 points and 12 rebounds for his eighth triple-double of the season. The Bucks hold a 96-87 lead heading into the final quarter.

Despite a strong start by the 76ers, who shot 68% in the first quarter and led by as many as 17 points, the Bucks rallied, fueled by a 15-0 run in the second quarter to overcome a 17-point deficit and take a 61-59 lead into halftime. Adem Bona led the Sixers’ scoring with 25 points.

Both teams have faced challenges this season. The Sixers, hampered by injuries to key players like Paul George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey, are tanking to protect their draft pick. Their current nine-game losing streak, their second of this magnitude since February, reflects their struggles. The Bucks, while also dealing with injuries and underperforming relative to expectations, have recently slipped in the Eastern Conference standings to the sixth seed.

Antetokounmpo, who is managing a sprained foot, remains probable for the game and is averaging impressive numbers despite the injury. Meanwhile, Bucks center Brook Lopez received a nomination for the NBA’s Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year award.

The game, which tips off at 7 p.m. CT, will be broadcast locally on FanDuel Sports Network. The Bucks are heavy 11.5-point favorites, with the over/under set at 226.5 points. The Eastern Conference playoff picture remains tight, with the Bucks currently projected to face the New York Knicks in the first round.

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