How LeBron-less Sixers overcame a 22-rebound deficit and still won by 11

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 127-116 on Saturday night to improve to 3-0 on the season, despite playing without LeBron James due to injury management. Milwaukee dominated the glass with a 62-40 rebounding advantage, including 17 offensive boards. However, Philadelphia compensated by forcing 22 turnovers, limiting their own to 11, and making eight more 3-pointers than the Bucks.

Joel Embiid led the Sixers with a triple-double of 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 10 assists, stepping into primary playmaking duties. Jaylen Brown scored 27 points, Tyrese Maxey added 26, and VJ Edgecombe contributed 17 points alongside 13 rebounds. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope provided critical two-way plays down the stretch to help head coach Nick Nurse's team secure the historic double-digit victory.