Despite Giannis Antetokounmpo’s new career-high of 52 points, the Bucks were unable to find the pot of gold at Fiserv Forum, and fell to the Philadelphia 76ers, 130-125.
Whether it was fans being in a good mood from coming in from the Old World Third St. Patrick’s Day bar specials or the fact that this was a possible playoff preview, Fiserv Forum was rocking to start off. Both teams would come out hot and running, with dunks galore. An offensive rebound advantage played a part in Philadelphia taking a 31-28 lead into the second quarter.
Philadelphia would continue their strong shooting throughout the second period, while the Bucks couldn’t hit the broad side of a barn.