Giannis Antetokounmpo had 37 points (30 in the paint) and 14 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks beat the Washington Wizards 133-120 in the season opener for both teams at Fiserv Forum.
The Bucks took control with a 30-12 run in the first quarter and led by as many as 22.
Myles Turner had 11 points (6 on 2 3-pointers), 8 rebounds and 3 blocks in his first game with the Bucks. The Bucks had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Wizards, Khris Middleton scored 23 points on 9 for 14 shooting, and Kyshawn George added 21 points and 9 rebounds. Tre Johnson scored 16 points off the bench in his NBA debut. The Wizards had 7 players in double-digit scoring.
The Bucks shot 51.0% from the field and 40.9% from 3 to the Wizards’ 46.9% and 40.5%. They outscored the Wizards 17-1 off turnovers. The Bucks were outscored 36-21 in 10 minutes with Antetokounmpo, Turner, Trent, Rollins and Green on the floor together.