Anthony Davis scores 34 as Washington pull away from Milwaukee

How Anthony Davis scored 34 against Milwaukee

Anthony Davis scored 34 points in 34 minutes as the Washington Wizards beat the Milwaukee Bucks 128-116. He added 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 2 steals and a block.

His PIR of 36 was well clear of anyone else among the game's leading performers. Milwaukee's best answer came from Jaime Jaquez Jr., who finished with 22 points and a PIR of 22.

Because this was round 1, there is no season average yet to set the line against. As an opening marker for the 2026/2027 season, it set the standard for Washington's frontcourt.

How Davis built his line: 11/14 free throws and 10/17 twos

Davis did his damage inside the arc and at the line, going 10/17 on two-pointers and 11/14 on free throws. He attempted only three threes and made one.

That approach mattered on a night when Washington's guards struggled from deep. Trae Young went 0/6 from three but also lived at the line, converting 12/16 on his way to 20 points and 13 assists.

The 12 rebounds turned Davis's scoring night into a double-double. He kept his turnovers to 3 across 34 minutes of heavy involvement.

How Washington won the fourth quarter 38-23

Washington won the game in the fourth quarter, outscoring Milwaukee 38-23 to turn a tight contest into a 12-point victory. Until then the Bucks had been level with them, taking the second quarter 33-26.

The Wizards edged the first quarter 25-23 and a high-scoring third 39-37. Tyler Herro kept Milwaukee in touch with 24 points and 9 assists, though his 4/11 from three cost him in the final period.

Davis had help when it counted: Kyshawn George scored 18 on 7/8 twos, and Bilal Coulibaly added 11 points, 4 steals and 2 blocks. Off the bench, Deandre Ayton scored 11 in 15 minutes and Justin Champagnie had 8 points and 8 rebounds.

What's next for Washington and Milwaukee after round 1

Washington are 8th of 30 at 1-0 and face the Toronto Raptors on 23 October 2026. Milwaukee are 22nd at 0-1 and meet the Chicago Bulls on the same day.

Toronto top the early table at 1-0, so the Wizards' next test comes against a side that also won its opener. The Bucks can take encouragement from Jaquez Jr., whose 22 points came on 7/9 two-pointers and 5/6 free throws.