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Bucks Rookie Career Night Hides the Real Problem in Milwaukee

Brayden Burries did everything a rookie can do on a bad team. He scored, rebounded, passed, and still lost. The No. 10 overall pick put up 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists in 38 minutes Friday night, all career…

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 8:03 AM
Bucks Rookie Career Night Hides the Real Problem in Milwaukee
Key Things to Know
  • Edward Perovic argues that rookie Brayden Burries's career night cannot hide Milwaukee's deeper team struggles.
  • The Milwaukee Bucks fell 121-107 to the Toronto Raptors, marking their fifth straight defeat to open at 1-8.
  • Burries achieved his first career double-double with 21 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Milwaukee Bucks rookie Brayden Burries recorded career highs of 21 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists, but his performance could not prevent a 121-107 Emirates NBA Cup loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday night at Fiserv Forum. The defeat marked Milwaukee's fifth consecutive loss, dropping the franchise to a 1-8 record on the season.

Writer Edward Perovic argues that while Burries provides an encouraging bright spot, his strong play cannot mask Milwaukee's broader collapse. Toronto outscored the Bucks 70-47 in the second half despite missing key players, sealing Milwaukee's worst nine-game start since the 1993-94 season.

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