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Embiid Triple Double Keeps Sixers Unbeaten Without LeBron James

Joel Embiid recorded a triple double as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 to remain undefeated.

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Sixers stay perfect behind Embiid

Joel Embiid delivered a big performance on Saturday night to keep the Philadelphia 76ers undefeated. Philadelphia pulled out a 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks despite playing without LeBron James.

Embiid posted a triple double with 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists. He went 12 of 14 from the free throw line. Jaylen Brown celebrated his 30th birthday by scoring 27 points. Brown hit a late three pointer off a pass from Embiid to put Philadelphia ahead 120-114, which secured the triple double for Embiid.

Supporting cast steps up

Tyrese Maxey added 26 points for Philadelphia. He hit a 46 foot shot at the end of the first quarter and added a fadeaway jumper to end the third quarter, putting the 76ers up by 10. VJ Edgecombe contributed 17 points, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hit a late three pointer following a turnover to put the game out of reach.

James sat out the first game of a back to back schedule for back pain management. Coach Nick Nurse said James had not felt any pain before the game. Dean Wade started in place of James and scored seven points after missing two games with an ankle injury. First round pick Labaron Philon Jr. made his NBA debut, while Jabari Walker left in the third quarter with a left knee injury.

Bucks fall to 0-3

Milwaukee remains winless at 0-3 on the season after the loss. Jaime Jaquez Jr. led the Bucks with 21 points. Kyle Kuzma added 14 points and 12 rebounds.

Philadelphia moves forward after winning another game, coming off a 29 point comeback against Cleveland on Thursday. James is expected back on the court for Sunday night against Detroit.

What it means for the next game

Detroit Pistons at Philadelphia 76ers (NBA, Sun, 25 Oct): Philadelphia 76ers win 51%, Detroit Pistons win 49%; projected score Philadelphia 76ers 114, Detroit Pistons 113. Our safest pick: Pistons +10.5.

Indiana Pacers at Milwaukee Bucks (NBA, Tue, 27 Oct): Milwaukee Bucks win 51%, Indiana Pacers win 50%; projected score Milwaukee Bucks 119, Indiana Pacers 117. Our safest pick: Pacers +9.5.