76ers overcome Antetokounmpo’s 52

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 52 points, but Joel Embiid had 40 points and 15 rebounds to lead the visiting Philadelphia 76ers over the Milwaukee Bucks 130-125 on Sunday.

The 76ers shut down Antetokounmpo in the first half: He made only five of 13 field goal attempts, before going 10 for 13 from the floor and 14 of 16 from the line for 35 points in the second half to better his previous best by eight points.

“We all did a pretty good job in the first half,” Embiid said. “In the second half, he kind of got going. He is tough to guard.”

Jimmy Butler scored 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter as the 76ers weathered a late charge to beat the team with the top record (52-18) and best home record (27-6). It was the fifth time this season Embiid had 40 or more points and came in his fourth game back after missing nine straight with left knee soreness.

“He’s a tough guy,” Antetokounmpo said. “He’s a great defender, strong. It was kind of hard going at him.”

Eleven players have scored at least 50 in a game this season, the most of any season in NBA history. The 11 players have combined for 16 games of 50 or more points, the most since 2006-07, when there were 18 — 10 by Kobe Bryant alone.

at Detroit 110, Toronto 107: Blake Griffin scored 25 points, Andre Drummond had 15 points and 17 rebounds, and the Pistons completed a three-game season sweep. Kawhi Leonard had 33 points for the Raptors, who have lost four of seven.

at Miami 93, Charlotte 75: Goran Dragic scored 19 points off the bench, Dwyane Wade added 17 and made big plays late, and the Heat, No. 8 in the East, moved two games up on the Hornets with 13 to play.

at Houston 117, Minnesota 102:

Chris Paul scored 25 points with 10 assists and tied a career high with six three-pointers as the Rockets scored 43 points in the third quarter for their 11th win in 12 games.

at Sacramento 129, Chicago 102:

Marvin Bagley III had 21 points as the Kings completed a second straight season sweep of the Bulls, who have lost five straight.

at Orlando 101, Atlanta 91: Nikola Vucevic had 27 points and 20 rebounds as the Magic remained a game behind the Heat in the chase for the East’s final playoff spot.

at Clippers 119, Brooklyn 116

at New York 124, Lakers 123