Bucks, 76ers Meet After Disappointing Losses in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers are set to clash on Sunday after both teams suffered significant losses in their last games. The Bucks, missing star player Giannis Antetokounmpo due to a calf injury, squandered a 21-point lead in a 115-110 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, prompting head coach Doc Rivers to criticize the team's lack of effort. Newly acquired Kyle Kuzma contributed 12 points in his debut with Milwaukee after a trade from Washington. Meanwhile, the 76ers faced a humiliating 125-112 defeat to the Detroit Pistons, trailing by as much as 34 points, with coach Nick Nurse expressing frustration over his team's performance. Philadelphia has lost four of its last five games, while the Bucks have dropped to 2-6 over their past eight outings. This matchup marks the first time this season both teams will compete at full strength, with the Bucks historically performing well against the 76ers.