The Milwaukee Bucks drop their first game of the post-Giannis era on the road to the Washington Wizards. Despite the loss, there was a lot to like, including 24 points and nine assists from Tyler Herro, and Kasparas Jakucionis leading…
The Washington Wizards defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 128-116 in the season opener on October 21, 2026. Anthony Davis led Washington's dominant inside attack with 34 points and nine rebounds, powering the Wizards through a decisive 38-23 fourth quarter. Tyler Herro paced Milwaukee with 24 points and nine assists, while Jaime Jaquez Jr. contributed 22 points and seven rebounds in the road loss.
Milwaukee held a 93-90 lead entering the final period, but fourth-quarter turnovers and foul trouble shifted the momentum. The Wizards outscored Milwaukee 70-50 in the paint and capitalized on 32 Bucks fouls, which resulted in 41 free throw attempts for Washington.
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