Anthony Davis thrilled the Washington crowd with a strong debut, scoring 34 points and grabbing 12 rebounds in a 128-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. The star big man, acquired last season but sidelined by injury, expressed his excitement after being sidelined for nine months. "Been nine months since I played a real game," Davis said. "I had so much fun tonight. A lot of emotion, a lot of energy." Though the Wizards were without top draft pick AJ Dybantsa due to an ankle injury, the crowd was energized by Davis's performance.
Trae Young added 20 points and 13 assists in his return to the lineup. A 21-2 run early in the fourth quarter helped Washington take control. Despite the poor perimeter shooting, Davis led the team to a competitive win. "Some guys on our team who has been here for a little bit was like, 'We haven't had this in a little bit,'" Davis said.
The warm welcome came with Davis's future in Washington still uncertain, as he can become a free agent after this season. For now, he helps Washington win and is appreciated by the fans.".
Source: ESPN NBA · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing