The Milwaukee Bucks opened their 2025–26 season spectacularly , defeating the Washington Wizards 133-120 at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way with 37 points, 14 rebounds, and five assists in just 27 minutes.
Antetokounmpo was highly efficient, making 16 of 26 shots from the field, going 4-of-7 from the free throw line, and 1-of-3 from three-point range. Of his 14 rebounds, 12 came on the offensive glass, helping Milwaukee sustain its lead throughout the contest. His plus-minus of +10 radiated influence from paint to perimeter.
This performance was Giannis’ 151st career game with at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists, placing him third all-time behind only Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson, who each recorded 157 such games, per Real Sport