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76ers Defeat Bucks 116-101 in Milwaukee Showdown

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Friday, December 5, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Fiserv Forum

Philadelphia 76ers 116, Milwaukee Bucks 101, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks?

Philadelphia 76ers beat Milwaukee Bucks 116-101 at Fiserv Forum on December 5, 2025.

Who was favored in Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks?

Philadelphia 76ers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -115 (about 53% implied). The favorite won.

The Philadelphia 76ers continued their dominance over the Milwaukee Bucks, winning 116-101 at Fiserv Forum, extending their series lead to 3-0 this season. This matchup was significant as it showcased two teams with contrasting records and recent performances, with the 76ers sitting at 45-37 while the Bucks fell to 32-50. The Bucks, despite their struggles, were looking to build on a recent victory against the Detroit Pistons, while the 76ers aimed to maintain their momentum after winning their last two games.

In their last ten games, the Bucks had a record of 2-8, with their most recent win coming against the Pistons on December 4, where they scored 113 points. However, they had been averaging 110.1 points scored and 116.5 points allowed during this stretch, indicating defensive issues. The Bucks had a home record of 2-4 in their last six home games, and prior to this victory, they had lost four straight games away from home.

On the other hand, the 76ers had a more balanced recent form, going 5-5 in their last ten games. They had won their last two games, including a narrow victory against the Golden State Warriors just a day before facing the Bucks. The 76ers averaged 113.9 points scored and allowed 117.3 points during this period. Their away record was notably stronger, with a 2-1 mark in their last three away games.

The Bucks and 76ers had met previously this season, with Philadelphia winning both encounters. In their last meeting on November 21, the 76ers triumphed 123-114, showcasing their ability to score against the Bucks' defense. Historically, the 76ers have won four out of their last five meetings against the Bucks, indicating a favorable matchup for Philadelphia.

In terms of injuries, both teams had players listed as day-to-day. For the Bucks, Kevin Porter Jr. was dealing with a knee issue, while the 76ers had Kentavious Caldwell-Pope nursing a finger injury. The status of these players added an element of uncertainty leading into the game, but both teams managed to field competitive lineups.

The betting market reflected the competitive nature of the matchup, with DraftKings listing the 76ers as 1.5-point favorites. The total points over/under was set at 221.5, indicating expectations for a moderately high-scoring game. The moneyline odds showed the Bucks at -105 and the 76ers at -115, further emphasizing the close nature of the contest.

As the game unfolded, the 76ers took control early and maintained their lead throughout. Key plays in the fourth quarter included contributions from Andre Drummond and Quentin Grimes, who helped push the score to 116-97 before the Bucks could respond. The final moments saw the Bucks attempt to close the gap, but they ultimately fell short, ending the game with a score of 101.

Fans watching the game noted the importance of the 76ers' defensive strategies and their ability to capitalize on the Bucks' mistakes. With the 76ers now leading the series 3-0, they look poised to continue their strong performance as the season progresses.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	PHI -1.5	221.5 o -112 / u -108	Philadelphia 76ers -115 · Milwaukee Bucks -105

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Injury report

Kevin Porter Jr.Day-To-DayKneeMilwaukee Bucks
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers

Leaders

PointsBobby Portis22Milwaukee Bucks
AssistsKevin Porter Jr.9Milwaukee Bucks
ReboundsJericho Sims9Milwaukee Bucks
PointsQuentin Grimes22Philadelphia 76ers
AssistsQuentin Grimes5Philadelphia 76ers
ReboundsAdem Bona6Philadelphia 76ers

Recent form

Milwaukee Bucks

Last 10: 2-8Streak W1110.1 scored · 116.5 allowed per game2-4 at home

W113-109vs Detroit PistonsDec 4
L126-129at Washington WizardsDec 2
W116-99vs Brooklyn NetsNov 30
L109-118at New York KnicksNov 29
L103-106at Miami HeatNov 27
L103-115vs Portland Trail BlazersNov 25
L116-129vs Detroit PistonsNov 23
L114-123vs Philadelphia 76ersNov 21
L106-118at Cleveland CavaliersNov 18
L95-119vs Los Angeles LakersNov 16

Philadelphia 76ers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W2113.9 scored · 117.3 allowed per game2-1 away

W99-98vs Golden State WarriorsDec 5
W121-102vs Washington WizardsDec 3
L134-142vs Atlanta HawksNov 30
W115-103at Brooklyn NetsNov 29
L103-144vs Orlando MagicNov 26
L117-127vs Miami HeatNov 23
W123-114at Milwaukee BucksNov 21
L112-121vs Toronto RaptorsNov 20
W110-108vs LA ClippersNov 18
L105-114at Detroit PistonsNov 15

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
Detroit	-	22	W3	.732	60
Cleveland	8	30	W1	.634	52
Milwaukee	28	50	L1	.390	32
Chicago	29	51	L2	.378	31
Indiana	41	63	L2	.232	19

Box score

Stat	Philadelphia 76ers	Milwaukee Bucks
Field goals	39-86	35-76
Field goal %	45	46
Three-pointers	17-43	11-32
Three-point %	40	34
Free throws	21-22	20-27
Free throw %	95	74
Rebounds	42	37
Offensive rebounds	11	7
Defensive rebounds	31	30
Assists	25	26
Steals	12	8
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	12	16
Team turnovers	3	2
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	17	21
Fast-break points	6	8
Points in the paint	36	38
Fouls	24	21
Largest lead	26	2
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	94	2

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter85-65Kevin Porter Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter85-66Kevin Porter Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter88-66Quentin Grimes makes 26-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter88-68Gary Trent Jr. makes 17-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter88-70Kevin Porter Jr. makes driving layup (Gary Trent Jr. assists)
3rd Quarter88-71Kevin Porter Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter91-71Quentin Grimes makes 24-foot three point jumper (VJ Edgecombe assists)
3rd Quarter91-72Kevin Porter Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter91-73Kevin Porter Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter93-73VJ Edgecombe makes 1-foot driving dunk (Quentin Grimes assists)
3rd Quarter93-75Kevin Porter Jr. makes driving layup
3rd Quarter93-77Kyle Kuzma makes layup (Ryan Rollins assists)
4th Quarter93-80Gary Trent Jr. makes 28-foot three point jumper (Gary Harris assists)
4th Quarter93-81Gary Trent Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter95-81Adem Bona makes dunk (Paul George assists)
4th Quarter95-83Bobby Portis makes 18-foot jumper (Gary Trent Jr. assists)
4th Quarter95-84Kevin Porter Jr. makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-85Kevin Porter Jr. makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-85Adem Bona makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter97-85Adem Bona makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-85Paul George makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter99-87Bobby Portis makes 1-foot layup (Ryan Rollins assists)
4th Quarter101-87Paul George makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter101-89Bobby Portis makes 12-foot driving floating jump shot (Kevin Porter Jr. assists)
4th Quarter101-91Ryan Rollins makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter102-91Paul George makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter103-91Paul George makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter103-94Bobby Portis makes 23-foot three point jumper (Kevin Porter Jr. assists)
4th Quarter105-94Tyrese Maxey makes tip shot
4th Quarter108-94VJ Edgecombe makes 27-foot three point jumper (Paul George assists)
4th Quarter108-95Ryan Rollins makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter108-96Ryan Rollins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-94Andre Drummond makes two point shot
4th Quarter110-95Myles Turner makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-97Kyle Kuzma makes two point shot (Ryan Rollins assists)
4th Quarter113-97Quentin Grimes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Andre Drummond assists)
4th Quarter114-97Quentin Grimes makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter115-97VJ Edgecombe makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter116-97VJ Edgecombe makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter114-99Thanasis Antetokounmpo makes 4-foot two point shot (Cole Anthony assists)