Bucks lose 139-122 at 76ers as Paul George erupts, Giannis Antetokounmpo remains sidelined

High-scoring night in Philadelphia turns on perimeter shooting and extra possessions

The Milwaukee Bucks fell 139-122 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, in a game defined by Philadelphia’s three-point volume and control of possessions. The Bucks played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed the matchup with a right calf strain described as an indefinite absence.

Philadelphia built separation early and sustained it through four quarters, scoring 42 points in the first period and never trailing after taking control in the opening minutes. Milwaukee’s offense produced enough to stay within reach for stretches, but the defensive and rebounding margins consistently tilted the game toward the home team.

Paul George’s nine threes headline Philadelphia’s offensive surge

Paul George led the 76ers with 32 points, powered by nine made three-pointers. Joel Embiid added 29 points and was a major factor in setting the tone early, while Tyrese Maxey contributed 22 points and nine assists to keep the offense organized across lineup changes and pace.

Philadelphia’s scoring was not limited to half-court shot-making. The 76ers also won key “hidden” categories that typically decide high-possession games: they finished with fewer turnovers and created additional opportunities with second-chance possessions.

Myles Turner carries Milwaukee’s scoring; defensive answers remain incomplete without Antetokounmpo

Myles Turner scored 31 points to lead Milwaukee, providing a reliable interior-and-perimeter blend as the Bucks tried to match Philadelphia’s pace. Bobby Portis and Ryan Rollins also supplied offense as Milwaukee searched for combinations that could both score and withstand extended Philadelphia runs.

Still, the game underscored the degree to which Milwaukee’s margin for error shrinks when it cannot lean on Antetokounmpo’s two-way impact. Philadelphia repeatedly converted from deep in momentum moments, and Milwaukee’s defensive looks—ranging from man-to-man to zone—did not produce sustained stops.

Rebounds and turnovers widen the gap late

The fourth quarter provided the clearest separation. Philadelphia’s perimeter shooting reasserted itself, and the 76ers’ ability to generate extra possessions through offensive rebounds helped prevent Milwaukee from stringing together the stops-and-scores needed for a comeback.

• Final score: 76ers 139, Bucks 122
• Notable availability: Antetokounmpo out (right calf strain)
• Key stat drivers: Philadelphia’s three-point output and possession advantage

Milwaukee’s challenge coming out of this matchup is less about whether it can score in high-tempo games and more about how it limits quality threes and finishes defensive possessions when short-handed.

The Bucks will continue to evaluate rotation and coverage options while awaiting clarity on Antetokounmpo’s return timeline, as the Eastern Conference standings remain crowded and consistency on both ends becomes increasingly important in the season’s second half.