Our 76ers – Bucks tip and the NBA forecast // Image: Marty Jean-Louis
76ers – Bucks forecast: 76ers with a better start to the new season
The Philadelphia 76ers made a big splash in the off-season by securing the services of Paul George, who did not re-sign in Los Angeles. George now forms a furious trio with Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey that fits together extremely well on paper. Unfortunately, George overstretched his knee in a preseason game and is now in danger of being out.
Embiid hasn’t played yet and his status is questionable and Maxey also injured his thumb. But he should be fit. However, everything suggests that Sixers fans will have to wait a little longer before they see their new trio on the field.
The Milwaukee Bucks will also suffer the fate of not being able to compete with their best line-up. Khris Middleton will miss the start of the season after two ankle surgeries. But Middleton’s failure will not affect his motivation. After Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the playoffs with an injury and the team never lived up to its standards last year, Giannis, Lillard and Co. want to prove it to everyone and show that they not only have big names on the roster, but can also perform well on the field .
This is how the last encounter ended!
Everything was set for the 76ers and Bucks to meet in Round 2 of the playoffs. However, both lost in the first round, so the last duels took place during the 2023-24 regular season. There were three games and the Bucks prevailed three times. Interesting side fact: Joel Embiid missed two of the three games. So the preseason results show that the Bucks seem to have a slight advantage.
Our 76ers – Bucks tip: Lots of points expected
It is the first game of the season for both of them and they go into the game well rested.
- Last season both started the season with the same duel. There were a lot of points for fans to marvel at in the Bucks’ 118-117 win; Lillard excelled with 39 points in his debut.
- Both teams were among the top five offenses in the Eastern Conference last season. They showed their offensive versatility with 119 and 114.6 points on average.
- Defensively, the 76ers were a little better last year. They conceded 111.5 points per game while the Bucks conceded 116.4 points. Certainly a factor that the Bucks addressed in this preparation.
