As time ticked down in the second quarter at the Fiserv Forum, Giannis Antetokounmpo emphatically waved his hand and commanded his troops. “Get out!” he yelled.
Donte DiVincenzo floated to the wing, and the Bucks suddenly had four shooting threats dispersed around the perimeter like turrets waiting to unleash fire.
The Sixers were in trouble. Dario Saric was left on an island with the Greek Freak, forcing Robert Covington, who was guarding DiVincenzo, to shuffle over to front Antetokounmpo. Giannis whipped a no-look pass to the former Villanova guard, who then sniped the shot.
The second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks acted as a metaphor for Philadelphia’s defensive shortcomings through the first five games of the season.