The OKC Thunder are building a stronger case as the team to beat in the Western Conference, led by MVP Shai-Gilgeous Alexander.
Simmons will return to action Saturday after sitting out the second leg of Brooklyn's back-to-back Thursday. Simmons will likely reclaim his starting spot from D'Angelo Russell against Philadelphia.
The Milwaukee Bucks take on the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night at the Fiserv Forum. The Bucks have fallen to 17-15, fifth in the East, after a streaky run following their NBA Cup win.