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The Milwaukee Bucks and the Philadelphia 76ers battled it out in a playoff-like game on Sunday night, with the Sixers edging out the former 130-125. Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid were sensational in the game, prompting people to rave about a possible playoff matchup between their respective teams. It was a great back-and-forth duel between two of the brightest young stars of the league.
Giannis Antetokounmpo finished with a career-high 52 points, 16 rebounds and seven assists for the Bucks, while Joel Embiid had 40 points, 15 boards, and six dimes for the Sixers. This is the first time in league history that two players from opposing teams were able to score at least 40 points and 15 rebounds in the same game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo (52 Pts & 16 Reb) & Joel Embiid (40 Pts & 15 Reb) had a duel for the ages today.
It was the 1st time opposing players had 40 points & 15 rebounds in a game since March 1966, when Walt Bellamy and Elgin Baylor did it (h/t @EliasSports). pic.twitter.com/xDAjQlHiBj
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) March 17, 2019
While The “Greek Freak” finished with a career-high, he alone wasn't enough to stop “The Process” and his Sixers. Philly is 6-1 this season when they field a healthy line-up of Embiid, Ben Simmons, Tobias Harris, Jimmy Butler, and JJ Redick.
Having Embiid return after missing a few games due to a knee injury is a good sign for Philly. Prior to Sunday's win, they were 0-5 against the Bucks, the Toronto Raptors, and the Boston Celtics on the road. This was a statement game for them, showing the rest of the league that they're hard to beat when at full strength.
The Bucks still remain as the team with the best record in the league, but a healthy Philly squad could be a tough challenge for them in the playoffs.
