The Philadelphia 76ers were victorious Sunday against East rivals Milwaukee Bucks, and Mike Scott’s off-the-bench hustle played a solid part in it.

In one instance, Scott even had to refresh himself by taking a sip from a fan’s drink after plummeting into the stands to save a loose ball off a rebound.

The 30-year-old forward bashed into the paint for six points and seven rebounds, as the Sixers hung on for a 130-125 statement win.

The Sixers join the Bucks in clinching playoff berth; however, they will continue to fend off the Indiana Pacers for the coveted No. 3 seed behind Milwaukee and the Toronto Raptors.

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Despite allowing Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo to go off for 52 points, Philadelphia played arguably their best game all season — in which the outcome likely goes the other way if they don’t.

The team’s first-half aggressiveness catapulted to a 62-53 lead, outmuscling Milwaukee for the afternoon with a nine-rebound edge.

Joel Embiid did his best to match Antetokounmpo’s numbers in the one-on-one battle, posting 40 points, 15 rebounds and six dimes.

Though Giannis clearly won the battle here, it was Embiid who won the war with his flourishing Philly squad.

Jimmy Butler also looked much better than he has in recent weeks, scoring at will against one of the league’s top defenses. He posted 27 points on 8-of-16 shooting from the field.

The 76ers hold a 45-25 standing and are looking spry yet again as the postseason nears.