Philadelphia 76ers vs Milwaukee Bucks Final Score 94-96 — Jul 18, 2026 | Score, Box Score & Stats

The Philadelphia 76ers enter this matchup as the clear favorites despite both teams operating at .500 or below in Summer League play. Philadelphia's 2-0 record in Vegas is built on the scoring punch of Embiid (24.0 PPG) and Maxey (23.7 PPG), whose combined offensive firepower and playmaking (Maxey's 5.9 APG) give them a structural advantage over Milwaukee's more limited roster. The Bucks, meanwhile, are 1-3 with an alarming -31 point differential and defensive leakage across four games, though they did secure an impressive road win over Charlotte on July 15. B. Burries leads Milwaukee at 19.8 PPG, but lacks adequate support—Boston Brandon and C. Ryan combine for modest scoring and the bench offers little offensive consistency. The head-to-head history tilts decisively toward Philadelphia, who has won three of four regular-season matchups with comfortable margins (126-106, 139-122, 116-101, 123-114). This Summer League contest favors the 76ers' depth and offensive system, particularly given Embiid's rebounding (7.3 RPG) and defensive presence—attributes Milwaukee simply cannot match. The Bucks' perimeter defense, exposed in losses to the Heat (86-119) and Spurs, will struggle to contain Maxey's penetration and Embiid's pick-and-roll presence. Pace slightly favors Philadelphia, whose superior roster allows for efficient transitions and ball movement. However, Summer League carries inherent volatility. Milwaukee's recent confidence from the Charlotte victory, combined with home court and Burries' scoring form, creates a floor for the Bucks around 95-100 points. Philadelphia's last two games (losses to Orlando and Houston) reveal depth inconsistencies and potential fatigue in rotational deployments. If the 76ers' supporting cast (L. Philon at 18.5 PPG, Maddox at 15.8) fails to step up, a close contest emerges. The total points lean under 210, as both teams show defensive intent in Summer League, though neither squad prevents efficient offensive execution.