US EditionBig Night From Bench Players Helps 76ers Beat Bucks
Philadelphia's bench scored 61 points led by Quentin Grimes' 22 as the 76ers capitalized on Milwaukee's injuries and absence of Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- In a Friday matchup at Fiserv Forum, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-101, led by Quentin Grimes with 22 points from the bench.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo was absent after straining his right calf, with Doc Rivers saying the injury forces about a four-week absence, while Joel Embiid was rested as Philadelphia played a second straight night.
- A 15-2 run about seven minutes in, with Jared McCain hitting two 3-pointers, helped Philadelphia's reserves, who scored 61 points, secure the win.
- The result gives Philadelphia momentum as the 76ers notch their second straight night win and prepare to host the Los Angeles Lakers Sunday, while the Milwaukee Bucks visit Detroit Saturday.
- Reserve performances suggest that Paul George added 20 and Jabari Walker had a season-high 18, while Philadelphia outrebounded Milwaukee 42-37, highlighting role adjustments.
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance off the bench for Philadelphia, and the 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 on Friday. Paul George added 20 points and Jabari Walker had a season-high 18 off the bench, and the 76ers won for the second straight night after beating the Golden State Warriors 99-98 on Thursday. Philadelphia's reserves scored 61 points to compensate for Milwaukee limiting Tyrese Max…
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MILWAUKEE (AP) — Quentin Grimes scored 22 points to lead a productive performance from Philadelphia’s bench as the 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 on Friday night. Paul George added 20 points and Jabari Walker had a season-high 18 off the bench as the 76ers won for a second straight night after beating the Golden State Warriors 99-98 on Thursday. Philadelphia’s reserves scored 61 points to make up for the fact Milwaukee limited Tyrese Max…
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