- Philadelphia’s first real test of the season came with its headline star in street clothes, and the Sixers still passed it.
- Joel Embiid posted a triple-double, Tyrese Maxey scored 26 points, and Jaylen Brown added 27 on his 30th birthday as Philadelphia beat the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 on Saturday night to move to 3-0.
- The answer, at least through three games, has been yes.
- By the end, Embiid’s line told the story of how much of the offense ran through him: 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists.
- The Bucks, meanwhile, were trying to keep up on the second night of a back-to-back and got 21 points from Jaime Jaquez Jr. Kyle Kuzma added 14 points and 12 rebounds, but Milwaukee dropped to 0-3.
Embiid, Maxey and Brown keep Philadelphia perfect while LeBron sits
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Sources & Referenced Reporting
- ESPN, “Embiid posts triple-double as LeBron-less Sixers stay unbeaten,” Oct. 24, 2026.
- libertyballers.com, “LeBron-less Sixers stay perfect as Joel Embiid posts triple-double in win over Bucks,” Oct. 24, 2026.
- libertyballers.com, “Sixers aim to secure perfect 3-0 start in matchup vs. Bucks,” Oct. 24, 2026.
- libertyballers.com, “Sixers Bell Ringer: Embiid’s triple-double, VJ Edgecombe’s extra effort secure win over Bucks,” Oct. 25, 2026.
- libertyballers.com, “The Sixers passed a major test against the Cavaliers with flying colors,” Oct. 23, 2026.
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