Antetokounmpo scores double-double as Bucks defeat 76ers for fourth straight win

On January 20, the NBA regular season continued with the focus showdown in the Eastern Conference. The Milwaukee Bucks defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-109, ushering in their fourth consecutive victory, while the 76ers suffered a six-game losing streak.

In this game, 76ers core players Joel Embiid and Paul George were absent due to injuries. Although Tyrese Maxey scored a game-high 37 points, he was alone. For the Bucks, Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points, 15 rebounds and 6 assists, and Damian Lillard also contributed 24 points, helping the Bucks to win with five players scoring in double digits.

At the beginning of the game, both sides quickly entered the state, the score rose alternately, and the battle was fierce. With the joint performance of Antetokounmpo and Lillard, the Bucks suddenly exerted their strength at the end of the first quarter and expanded their lead to double digits.

Although the 76ers were missing two core players, Maxey quickly took on the team's responsibility and led the team to launch a counterattack in the second quarter, once hitting a 15-2 shock wave and overtaking the score. However, the Bucks seized the opponent's offensive mistakes, regained the rhythm, and took the lead again at the end of the half.

In the second half, the Bucks maintained control of the game. Antetokounmpo continued to exert pressure on both offense and defense, repeatedly breaking into the paint to create threats, and the score difference remained stable at double digits. Lillard provided support for the team through his outside firepower and organizational ability. In the fourth quarter, the 76ers, who were missing Embiid and George, were obviously weak at the critical moment. Although Maxey tried his best to catch up, he was unable to close the gap. The Bucks won the game steadily.

Bucks player data <br/>Giannis Antetokounmpo 34 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists, Damian Lillard 25 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, Khris Middleton 13 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, Brook Lopez 12 points, 7 rebounds, 2 blocks, Taurean Prince 11 points, Andre Jackson Jr. 9 points, Rollins 7 points, Bobby Portis 6 points and 8 rebounds.

76ers player data <br/>Tyrese Maxey 37 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, Kelly Oubre 19 points, 6 rebounds, Cuncil 13 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, Eric Gordon 10 points, 6 assists, Bona 10 points, 6 rebounds, Larry Nance 8 points, 6 rebounds, Terrence Edwards 7 points, 5 rebounds.

The Bucks, with the dual core of Antetokounmpo and Lillard, once again demonstrated their strong offensive and defensive capabilities. On the other hand, although Maxey performed well, the 76ers lacked sufficient firepower support. In the absence of Embiid and George, the team found it difficult to compete with strong opponents. The Bucks consolidated their position as a strong team in the East with this victory, while the 76ers need to adjust quickly to stop their losing streak and return to the winning track.