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The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 126–106 on April 12 at Wells Fargo Center, controlling the matchup with balanced offensive execution and stifling defense. Tyrese Maxey led Philadelphia with 21 points while Quentin Grimes added 20, as the 76ers shot 51.6 percent from the field and made 16 three-pointers to stay well below the 225.5-point Vegas total. Milwaukee's Cam Ryan paced the Bucks with 22 points and Amir Green contributed 19, but Milwaukee's 43.3 percent shooting and 17 turnovers proved costly in a lopsided third quarter where Philadelphia outscored them 38–16. The 76ers' defensive rating of 101.3 compared sharply to Milwaukee's 124.5, while Philadelphia's 13 steals disrupted Milwaukee's offensive rhythm. Philadelphia's 28 assists on 51 field goals demonstrated efficient ball movement, and the Bucks' third-quarter collapse—being outscored by 22 in that frame—essentially decided the contest. The result underscores Philadelphia's defensive intensity and depth scoring as the teams position themselves in the playoff race.
