Washington Wizards defeat Milwaukee Bucks as Anthony Davis sets record

Washington Wizards Defeat Milwaukee Bucks in Season Opener

The Washington Wizards opened the new NBA season with a 128-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks at home, as Anthony Davis delivered a historic debut and Kyshawn George returned from injury with an 18-point performance. The win gives Washington an early lift after a difficult previous campaign that finished with the league’s lowest win total.

Playing 34 minutes on the floor, Davis led all scorers with 34 points and grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds, setting a franchise record for points scored in a team debut. His dominant presence inside anchored an offense that also featured Trae Young, who added 20 points and 13 assists to record a double-double night for the capital side.

Fourth-Quarter Surge Secures the Win for Washington

The contest remained tightly contested until the final period, when the Wizards turned a narrow deficit into a lead within a span of roughly three minutes. The hosts outscored Milwaukee 38-23 in the final quarter to pull away permanently. Box scores recorded by News.de show the quarter-by-quarter progression as 25-26, 26-33, 39-37, and 38-23 for Washington against Milwaukee’s 23, 33, 37, and 23 points.

Alongside the veterans, young core pieces contributed crucial minutes to maintain the late separation. Bilal Coulibaly added 11 points and four steals to the box score, helping secure the opening-night result against a familiar Eastern Conference opponent.

Kyshawn George Returns Strong After Injury Absence

Swiss guard Kyshawn George marked his return to competitive play with 18 points and five rebounds, stepping up as the third-highest scorer for Washington behind Davis and Young. The 22-year-old Walliser had seen his previous season cut short in early March due to a tendon injury in his left elbow.

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