Doc Rivers politely scoffed at the question about watching another injury-plagued season for Joel Embiid unfold from afar. “It’s been easy for me,” said Rivers, the former 76ers coach who now leads the Bucks.

Joel Embiid has only played 13 out of a possible 39 games thus far and that number isn't going to increase for at least another 7-to-10 days as the Sixers will re-evaluate him then amid his knee troubles.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a tough road loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Tyrese Maxey scored 37 points but the shorthanded Sixers, who were without Joel Embiid and Paul George among others, had no answer for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Co. down the stretch.

Jared McCain - 8 Joel Embiid - 7 Tyrese Maxey - 7 Paul George - 6 Guerschon Yabusele - 3 Kelly Oubre Jr - 2 Ricky Council IV - 2 KJ Martin - 2 Justin Edwards - 2 The Sixers traveled to Indiana for a Saturday night tilt against the Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.