Sports · October 25, 2026

76ers Beat Bucks 127–116: Joel Embiid Triple-Double Powers Win

Joel Embiid recorded a triple-double as Philadelphia beat Milwaukee 127–116 and stayed unbeaten through three games.

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Quick answer: Embiid's 28-point triple-double, Brown's late three and Philadelphia's balanced scoring kept the 76ers unbeaten.

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127–116 on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Joel Embiid finished with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, his 10th career triple-double, while Philadelphia improved to 3–0 and Milwaukee dropped to 0–3.

76ers vs Bucks: What happened in the final minutes?

The game was still within reach for Milwaukee late in the fourth quarter. Philadelphia had built a 15-point lead, but the Bucks cut the gap to three points after a 6–0 run. The Sixers responded with the kind of two-possession sequence that can decide a close finish: VJ Edgecombe collected an offensive rebound, Jaylen Brown hit a three-pointer, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope followed with another long-range basket.

Brown scored 27 points on his 30th birthday. Tyrese Maxey added 26, and Edgecombe contributed 17 points and 13 rebounds, including five made three-pointers. The NBA's official box-score page confirms the 127–116 final.

How Embiid's triple-double shaped the offense

Embiid's 28 points were important, but the 10 assists explain why the Sixers could get scoring from several players. Rather than relying only on post-up possessions, Philadelphia moved the ball into shooting opportunities for teammates. Embiid's pass on Brown's late three helped him reach the triple-double mark.

Philadelphia had been tied 82–82 with roughly four minutes remaining in the third quarter before ending the period on a 15–5 run. That stretch created the cushion Milwaukee spent the fourth quarter trying to erase. The Sixers' ability to find another timely basket after the Bucks' late surge proved decisive.

Who led Milwaukee?

Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 21 points for the Bucks, and Kel'el Ware added 19 points and 13 rebounds. Milwaukee had eight players score in double figures but could not sustain enough stops when the game tightened. The Bucks' distributed scoring was not matched by the late defensive execution needed to finish a comeback.

Availability and the next game

LeBron James did not play for Philadelphia as the team managed lower-back discomfort during a back-to-back. Reports after the game indicated he was expected to be available against Detroit the following night, while Embiid was expected to rest. These are reported plans, not a guarantee of a lineup; official team injury reports remain the best source before tipoff.

The early standings are only a snapshot of the season, but the 3–0 start offers Philadelphia a strong opening, while Milwaukee has questions to answer after three losses.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final Bucks vs 76ers score?

Philadelphia won 127–116 on October 24, 2026.

What were Joel Embiid's stats?

Embiid had 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.

Was LeBron James playing?

No. He was held out as Philadelphia managed his lower-back condition.

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