Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo's foul trouble to beat the Wizards 104-101 on Friday night. Kuzma was traded from Washington to Milwaukee earlier this month.
Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble to beat the Wizards 104-101.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Damian Lillard won’t be available for Friday’s game with the Washington Wizards as the Milwaukee Bucks play for a second straight night. The Bucks announced Friday afternoon that Lillard had been ruled out for the game as they manage his injured right hamstring.
One Washington Wizards rookie got a huge seal of approval from his former Milwaukee Bucks teammate Giannis Antetokounmpo. Khris Middleton was the big name the Wizards received in the trade for Kyle Kuzma at the NBA trade deadline. But Washington also received 23rd overall pick AJ Johnson in the deal.