Career-high 52 for ‘Greek Freak’ in loss

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high 52 points, but Joel Embiid had 40 points and 15 rebounds to lead the 76ers over the host Bucks 130125. Antetokounmpo was 15-for-26 from the field and made 19 of 21 free throws to better his previous career best by eight points.

♦ Dominic Thiem edged error-prone Roger Federer 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 to win the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California, denying Federer a record sixth title in the desert while claiming the biggest title of his career. Also, Bianca Andreescu upset three-time major champion Angelique Kerber 6-4, 3-6, 6-4 in the women’s final, becoming at age 18 the first wild-card winner in tournament history.

♦ Veteran quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick agreed to terms on a two-year, $11 million contract with the Dolphins, who were in the market for a replacement for Ryan Tannehill.