Damian Lillard added 25 points for Milwaukee, which completed a 4-0 homestand. Khris Middleton had 13 points and eight assists in 25 minutes off the bench. Brook Lopez added 12 points, and Taurean Prince had 11.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo had 34 points and 15 rebounds to help the Milwaukee Bucks beat the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers 123-109 on Sunday night.
In an ideal world, Middleton would have returned from the injury and ramped up to his spot in the starting lineup with no restrictions.
The Milwaukee Bucks have been waiting to see all-stars Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Damian Lillard at full force under head coach Doc Rivers, as the trio have been limited to just seven games together this season due to injury and illness.
Doc Rivers will stick with a starting five of Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Brook Lopez, Andre Jackson, and Taurean Prince.
The 76ers, which had lost Saturday in Indianapolis, fell to 15-26 after they dressed just nine players – including 3 two-way players. “It was one of those games," Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said.
Following a 123-109 win over the 76ers, Giannis Antetokounmpo took the opportunity to poke fun at his long time teammate, Khris Middleton.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 34 points and grabbed 15 boards to lead the host Milwaukee Bucks to a 123-109 win over the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday evening.