Player grades: Giannis Antetokounmpo leads red-hot Bucks over Sixers

Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the red-hot Milwaukee Bucks over the Philadelphia 76ers at home.

MILWAUKEE–The Philadelphia 76ers paid a visit to the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday night looking to keep the winning streak going. They had won two in a row at home and they were looking to keep that rolling when they paid a visit to the Fiserv Forum.

The Bucks had other plans as they made 10 of their first 11 shots and shot a red-hot 69.6% from the floor in the first quarter on their way to an 18-point lead in the game’s opening frame. The Sixers found a way to climb back into it, but their rally wasn’t enough as Milwaukee walked away with a 117-104 victory. Giannis Antetokounmpo had 33 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists for the Bucks.

The Sixers were led by Tyrese Maxey with 29 points, Joel Embiid had 28 points, nine rebounds, and five assists and James Harden added 11 points and six assists. Paul Reed had eight and eight rebounds and Danuel House Jr. added eight off the bench.

Here are the player grades following the loss: