Before Wednesday night's game, Bucks coach Jim Boylan stressed the importance of beating the Philadelphia 76ers, who are Milwaukee's closest challenger for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. After a shaky first-half performance in their final game before the All-Star break, Boylan lit into his team when they gathered in the locker room at halftime. The Bucks responded with more inspired play in the second half, rallying for a 94-92 win over the Sixers.
