Bucks Edge Wizards 104-101 in First Game After Kuzma-Middleton Trade

Kyle Kuzma scores 19 points against his former team, while Khris Middleton misses a potential game-tying three in his Wizards debut.

Kyle Kuzma's 19-point performance helped the Milwaukee Bucks secure a narrow 104-101 victory over the Washington Wizards in his first game back in Washington since being traded.
Khris Middleton, traded to Washington in the same deal, debuted for the Wizards with 12 points but missed a last-second three-pointer that could have tied the game.
Giannis Antetokounmpo fouled out after only 19 minutes of play, but Milwaukee overcame his absence with strong contributions from Brook Lopez and their paint dominance, outscoring Washington 50-34 inside.
Rookie Alex Sarr had a standout game for the Wizards, scoring a career-high 22 points, though the team remains at the bottom of the league standings with a 9-46 record.
The Bucks were missing key players Bobby Portis Jr. (suspension) and Damian Lillard (hamstring), making Kuzma's contributions critical in the win.