While the opponent was new, the formula was the same tried-and-true method the Sixers have used so regularly and with such efficiency on most nights this season.
"What they have done really well this year is they have some guys that are very good with the ball," Milwaukee coach Scott Skiles said. "But when a guy is open, he gets the ball. And he gets it on time and on target. They are really playing unselfishly. They have guys that can do things with the ball, but they sacrifice and spread the ball around, and it makes them difficult to defend."
No team has scored more than 89 points against the Sixers at home, where they also have limited Toronto to 62 points and Detroit to 73. Monday's win was their ninth in the last 10 games.
The Sixers have played six of their last eight games at home, and nine of their next 10 also are scheduled for the Wells Fargo Center. Coach Doug Collins has emphasized the importance of winning these early home games, because the Sixers close the season playing nine of their last 11 on the road.
"We can't let them come in here and beat us on our home court - we've got to defend our home court," Collins said, noting that the Sixers have home games coming up against Denver and Atlanta. "We've got two important home games, and then we go to Miami to play a big game there."
Relayed the message, Sixers guard Jrue Holiday said this has been the team's approach all season.
"He has always emphasized that," Holiday said. "Our home court is our home court. You don't want anybody breaking into your home."
Holiday led the way Monday with 24 points, a season-high five steals, and five assists. Andre Iguodala, who found out earlier in the day that he was one of 20 finalists for the 2012 U.S. Olympic men's basketball team, contributed 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists, three steals, and a pair of blocks.
