Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks (01-27-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

On Tuesday, the Milwaukee Bucks, who are currently short-staffed, will play the Philadelphia 76ers in a crucial NBA Eastern Conference game. Philadelphia lost 130-93 at Charlotte on Monday, while Milwaukee, who will be without Giannis Antetokounmpo, suffered a 102-100 defeat to the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

The Bucks (18-26) are 9-14 away from home this season after dropping their last two games. On their home court, the 76ers (24-21), fourth in the Atlantic Division, are 12-13. Kevin Porter Jr. (oblique) will also be absent for Milwaukee. Now, the Bucks seem prepared to face the 76ers.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks - When and where to watch the game

Starting on Tuesday night, January 27, the Philadelphia 76ers (24-21) will play a three-game homestand at Xfinity Mobile Arena against the Milwaukee Bucks (18-26). Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. NBC will telecast the entire match. Additionally, Peacock and Prime Videos will stream the match for online users.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks - Expected Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers

PG Tyrese Maxey
SG VJ Edgecombe
SF Kelly Oubre Jr.
PF Paul George
C Joel Embiid

Milwaukee Bucks

PG Ryan Rollins
SG AJ Green
SF Gary Harris
PF Kyle Kuzma
C Myles Turner

Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks - Injury Report

Philadelphia 76ers

• Paul George- Day-to-day (Left knee injury management)
• Joel Embiid- Day-to-day (Left knee injury management)
• MarJon Beauchamp- Day-to-day (A two-way contract)

Milwaukee Bucks

• Giannis Antetokounmpo- Out (Calf)
• Kevin Porter Jr.- Out (Oblique)
• Taurean Prince- Out (Applied for a Disabled Player Exception)

Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks - Game Prediction

In an attempt to put an end to the negative energy, the Milwaukee Bucks will go east. Philadelphia is the first stop, where they will play the 76ers. The Bucks didn't have Giannis at the time and won't have him now. They even lost the game before on December 5. Meanwhile, Philadelphia has a 2-0 season series advantage, with both victories coming away from home.

On November 20, the Sixers prevailed 123-114 in overtime in their first encounter. 31 of Tyrese Maxey's career-high 54 points came after halftime. Paul George scored the Sixers' first 11 points of the game and finished with 21 points in 25 minutes. The 76ers have won both of their meetings this season, but the Bucks lead the series all-time 125-107. Now, they seem ready for each other.



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