Bucks
WizardsThe Washington Wizards came back to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-116 on Wednesday, October 21, at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. They trailed by 3 after three quarters.
The Bucks led 56-51 at halftime. The Bucks still led 93-90 after three quarters, but the Wizards won the fourth quarter 38-23.
Top performers
Anthony Davis led the Wizards with 34 points on 11-of-20 shooting, with 12 rebounds. Trae Young added 20 points and 13 assists. For the Bucks, Tyler Herro had 24 points on 9-of-21 shooting, including 4 3-pointers, with 9 assists. Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 22 points and 7 rebounds.
Double-doubles: Anthony Davis (34 points and 12 rebounds); Trae Young (20 points and 13 assists).
- Anthony Davis (WAS): 34 PTS, 12 REB, 4 AST, 11-20 FG, 34 MIN
- Tyler Herro (MIL): 24 PTS, 2 REB, 9 AST, 9-21 FG, 32 MIN
- Jaime Jaquez Jr. (MIL): 22 PTS, 7 REB, 2 AST, 8-12 FG, 31 MIN
- Trae Young (WAS): 20 PTS, 0 REB, 13 AST, 4-13 FG, 38 MIN
- Kyshawn George (WAS): 18 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST, 8-14 FG, 29 MIN
- Kasparas Jakucionis (MIL): 15 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST, 4-7 FG, 26 MIN
Context
The Wizards improved to 1-0, while the Bucks fell to 0-1. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Wizards host the Pistons on Thursday, Nov 12; the Bucks visit the Magic on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 18,805 at Capital One Arena. Officials: John Goble, CJ Washington and Natalie Sago.