Kyle Kuzma scores 19, Khris Middleton misses last-second 3 as Bucks hold on to beat Wizards
NOAH TRISTER
AP Sports Writer
Updated
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WASHINGTON — 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.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma, right, looks to shoot against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, second from right, as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
The 30-year-old Antetokounmpo has scored 20,010 career points, becoming the 52nd player to reach 20,000.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma, right, looks to shoot against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (32) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez, second from right, as he goes to the basket during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dribbles the ball against Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)