Giannis Antetokounmpo: Photo Courtesy of the Milwaukee Bucks
Bradley Beal scored 14 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Washington Wizards to a 118-113 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.
The Bucks opened up the season at home for the first time in thirty years and dropped to 0-2.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned to the Bucks lineup after serving a one-game suspension in the opener. He scored 27 points and pulled down nine rebounds before fouling out with 19 seconds left.
Greg Monroe added 22 points and Khris Middleton chipped in with 18. Monroe tied the score at 102 with a layup, but the Wizards went on a 9-2 run to take the lead for good and hold on for the victory.
The Bucks hit the road to face the Raptors in Toronto on Sunday night.
AUDIO: Jason Kidd is still looking for more on the defensive end :10