Bucks Beat Wizards 133-120 in Opener

The Milwaukee Bucks opened the 2025-26 season at Fiserv Forum and beat the Washington Wizards 133-120, never trailing in the game. Giannis Antetokounmpo led Milwaukee with 37 points and 14 rebounds, and Khris Middleton — back in Milwaukee for the first time since being traded — received a standing ovation and scored 23. Washington’s Kyshawn George led the Wizards with 21 points, and the Bucks hit 18 of 44 from three-point range after coach Doc Rivers encouraged more attempts. New acquisition Myles Turner had a solid Bucks debut (11 points, eight rebounds, five assists), and Kevin Porter Jr. left early with a sprained left ankle. Visible upgrades around the Deer District and Fiserv Forum — including new bars and restaurants (Tom’s Watch Bar, Explorium Distilled) and a planned Live Nation music venue — were on display as fans arrived following Milwaukee’s 48-34 season and Washington’s 18-64 year.