76ers Defeat Bucks in Regular Season Finale

Tyrese Maxey leads Philadelphia to 126-106 victory over Milwaukee

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:25am

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The Philadelphia 76ers closed out the regular season with a 126-106 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday. Tyrese Maxey scored 16 of his team-high 21 points in the third quarter to help the 76ers pull away. Quentin Grimes added 20 points, while Justin Edwards and Andre Drummond also contributed for the home team. AJ Green set a Bucks franchise record with 231 3-pointers on the season, but Milwaukee missed the playoffs for the first time in a decade.

Why it matters

The 76ers' victory secures their spot in the NBA's play-in tournament, while the Bucks' disappointing season ends with them missing the playoffs for the first time since 2013. This game highlighted the 76ers' depth and balanced scoring attack, as well as the Bucks' struggles without the injured Giannis Antetokounmpo.

The details

The 76ers outscored the Bucks 70-25 in bench points and held advantages in points in the paint, fastbreak points, and points off turnovers. Tyrese Maxey led the charge for Philadelphia with a strong third quarter performance. AJ Green set a new Bucks franchise record for 3-pointers in a season with 231, but Milwaukee struggled overall without their star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed the final 15 games with a knee injury.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A 21-year-old guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored a team-high 21 points, including 16 in the third quarter, to lead his team to victory.

Quentin Grimes

A 22-year-old guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who scored 20 points, including four 3-pointers, in the win.

AJ Green

A 24-year-old guard for the Milwaukee Bucks who set a new franchise record with 231 3-pointers made in a single season, breaking Ray Allen's previous mark.

Cormac Ryan

A 23-year-old guard for the Milwaukee Bucks who finished the game with a team-high 22 points and 10 rebounds.

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The two-time NBA MVP for the Milwaukee Bucks who missed the final 15 games of the season with a hyperextended left knee.

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What they’re saying

“We must continue to build on this momentum heading into the play-in tournament. This was a great team effort tonight.”

— Tyrese Maxey, Guard, Philadelphia 76ers

“It's disappointing to end the season this way, but we'll learn from this experience and come back stronger next year.”

— Cormac Ryan, Guard, Milwaukee Bucks

What’s next

The 76ers will now prepare for the NBA's play-in tournament, where they will look to secure a spot in the playoffs. The Bucks will enter the offseason aiming to bounce back and return to the postseason next year.

The takeaway

This game highlighted the 76ers' depth and balanced scoring attack, as well as the Bucks' struggles without their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. While Philadelphia secured a spot in the play-in tournament, Milwaukee's disappointing season ended with them missing the playoffs for the first time in a decade.