The Washington Wizards opened their 2026-27 season swinging, knocking off the Milwaukee Bucks 128-116, and Anthony Davis’s debut was straight-up phenomenal. After getting traded from the Dallas Mavericks last season, all eyes were on AD to see how he’d fit alongside Trae Young, and let me tell you, he wasted zero time making his presence felt. This win immediately sends a message, especially with the Wizards hoping this new duo can turn them into a real playoff contender this year.
AD’s Debut: An Absolute Statement
Talk about hitting the ground running! Anthony Davis put on a show in his first official game for Washington, racking up an unbelievable 34 points. But he wasn’t just scoring. He pulled down 12 rebounds, dished out 4 assists, swiped 2 steals, and even blocked a shot. That’s a full stat sheet, making it clear he’s here to impact the game on every single possession. His phenomenal debut is exactly what the Wizards front office and fans were dreaming of when they made that trade. The guy was everywhere, and it was glorious to watch.
The Dynamic Duo: Davis and Young Light Up the Scoreboard
While Davis was dominating, Trae Young was doing his thing too, dropping a double-double with 20 points and a massive 13 assists. He didn’t grab any boards in this one, but his playmaking was on another level, setting up teammates all night. And get this: they did all of this damage even with top pick AJ Dybantsa sidelined due to an ankle sprain. Imagine what this team could look like when their full squad is healthy and clicking. That’s a scary thought for the rest of the league. With Davis cleaning up the glass and scoring inside, and Young orchestrating the offense, this backcourt-frontcourt punch is already looking lethal.
The Wizards are clearly serious about making some noise this year and starting the campaign with a win over a team like the Bucks is exactly how you do it. This early season showing proves they’ve got the firepower to compete, and we’ll be watching closely to see if they can maintain this momentum.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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