Overview
- Washington beat Milwaukee 128-116 on Wednesday after a dominant second half that saw the Wizards shoot 63 percent from the field.
- Anthony Davis scored 34 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in his first game for the Wizards and drew early MVP chants from the home crowd.
- Trae Young finished with 20 points and 13 assists and Deandre Ayton’s dunk early in the fourth sparked a decisive run that turned a close game into a double-digit lead.
- No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa remained out and is listed day-to-day with an ankle injury sustained in the preseason, forcing early rotation changes for coach Brian Keefe.
- Milwaukee lost its season opener under new coach Taylor Jenkins despite 24 points from Tyler Herro and 22 from Jaime Jaquez Jr., signaling the Bucks are still adjusting after the offseason roster changes.