Overview
- Washington erased a 16-point third-quarter deficit and closed on a 10-1 burst, capped by CJ McCollum’s go-ahead three with 15 seconds left and Bilal Coulibaly’s steal-and-dunk with 5.4 seconds remaining.
- McCollum finished with 28 points, while Khris Middleton added 15 points and six assists, including eight points in the final four minutes.
- Kevin Porter Jr. led Milwaukee with 30 points before leaving in the fourth quarter with a back spasm, after which the Bucks’ offense faltered.
- Milwaukee went 21-for-38 from deep (55.3%), a rare performance in a loss, as Washington outscored the Bucks 38-32 in the fourth.
- The Wizards won the paint 60-34 and extended possessions on the offensive glass, with Marvin Bagley III (22 points, nine rebounds) and Justin Champagnie combining for 13 of Washington’s 15 offensive boards while Giannis Antetokounmpo was held to 26 points with five turnovers and six fouls.