Bucks Fall to 76ers in Regular-Season Finale Amid Uncertain Offseason

AJ Green sets Bucks' single-season 3-point record as Doc Rivers' future remains unclear

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:36am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting overlapping, fragmented shapes and planes in bright, energetic colors representing the action and drama of a basketball game.The Bucks' regular-season finale loss to the 76ers highlights the uncertainty surrounding the team's future as they head into an offseason of tough decisions.Today in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 126-106 in the final game of the regular season. The Bucks played without star Giannis Antetokounmpo, while the 76ers were missing Joel Embiid. AJ Green set a Bucks franchise record with 232 3-pointers made in a season, passing Ray Allen's previous mark. The game also marked potentially the final regular-season game for 76ers coach Doc Rivers, who is headed to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this summer.

Why it matters

The Bucks' loss comes amid an uncertain offseason for the team, as Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee remains unclear after a tumultuous season. The 76ers, meanwhile, are preparing for the play-in tournament without their star center Embiid, raising questions about their postseason prospects.

The details

In the regular-season finale, the 76ers were led by Tyrese Maxey's 21 points as they tuned up for the play-in tournament. The Bucks were paced by AJ Green, who set the franchise single-season record for 3-pointers made with 232, passing Ray Allen's previous mark of 229 set in 2001-02. The game also featured a farewell for longtime 76ers public address announcer Matt Cord, who called his final regular-season game after 28 seasons.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 13, 2026.
  • The 76ers will host the Orlando Magic in a play-in tournament game on Wednesday.

The players

Giannis Antetokounmpo

The Milwaukee Bucks' All-Star and former MVP, who was held out of the regular-season finale.

Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers' star center, who missed the game due to appendicitis.

Tyrese Maxey

The Philadelphia 76ers' guard, who led the team with 21 points in the win.

AJ Green

The Milwaukee Bucks' guard, who set the franchise single-season record for 3-pointers made with 232.

Doc Rivers

The Philadelphia 76ers' head coach, who is headed to the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame this summer.

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What they’re saying

“Definitely sooner rather than later in the offseason.”

— Doc Rivers, Head Coach, Philadelphia 76ers

What’s next

The 76ers will host the Orlando Magic in a play-in tournament game on Wednesday, with the winner advancing to the first round of the playoffs.

The takeaway

The Bucks' loss to the 76ers in the regular-season finale raises questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future in Milwaukee, while the 76ers' victory comes with uncertainty around Joel Embiid's health and Doc Rivers' coaching future in Philadelphia.