Joel Embiid recorded a triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers stayed undefeated with a 127-116 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on October 24, 2026. LeBron James missed the game because of lower back pain management.

Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia

Embiid finished with 28 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists, while Jaylen Brown scored 27 points on his 30th birthday. Tyrese Maxey added 26 points and VJ Edgecombe scored 17.

Brown’s 3-pointer from an Embiid pass put Philadelphia ahead 120-114 and gave Embiid his 10th assist. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope then made a 3-pointer following a turnover to extend the lead.

Jamie Jacquez Jr. led Milwaukee with 21 points, while Kyle Kuzma had 14 points and 12 rebounds. The Bucks fell to 0-3.

James expected to return against Detroit

James was ruled out for the first of Philadelphia’s back-to-back games but was expected to play at home against Detroit on October 25. Coach Nick Nurse said before the Milwaukee game that James had not reported back pain or discomfort.

Dean Wade started in James’ place and scored seven points in his first game of the season after missing the opening two games with an ankle injury.

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