Joel Embiid posts triple-double with LeBron James out to keep 76ers perfect in win over Bucks
The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116, maintaining an undefeated record despite LeBron James sitting out due to back pain. Joel Embiid led the team with a triple-double, supported by strong performances from Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown.
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This game highlights the depth and championship aspirations of the 76ers roster during the early stages of the NBA season.
Joel Embiid had a triple-double with LeBron James out, Jaylen Brown scored 27 points on his 30th birthday and the Philadelphia 76ers remained undefeated with a 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night.James was officially ruled out with lower back pain management in the first of back-to-back games for the Sixers this weekend. He was expected to play Sunday night at home against Detroit.Embiid had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and went 12 of 14 from the free-throw line. Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points and VJ Edgecombe had 17.Brown hit a 3-pointer off a pass from Embiid that made it 120-114 and gave the All-Star center the triple-double.
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