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On Wednesday night, the Washington Wizards played their first game of the 2026-27 NBA season.
They beat the Milwaukee Bucks (at home) by a score of 128-116.
Anthony Davis finished his Wizards debut with 34 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block while shooting 11/20 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in 34 minutes of playing time.
Ex-Lakers Star Anthony Davis Sends Out 13-Word Post
GettyAnthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards celebrates against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
GettyAnthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards and Kyle Kuzma #18 of the Milwaukee Bucks wait to rebound during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Here’s what people were saying in the comments:
@abdellahm10: “Just give me 60 games goat and leave the MVP thing to us”
@alemonj: “Yesirrr. The city been waiting for this. 💪🏿”
@mckoy_1806: “Stay healthy and DC basketball is gonna be exciting 🔥”
GettyAnthony Davis #23 of the Washington Wizards rebounds in front of Kel’el Ware #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Capital One Arena on October 21, 2026 in Washington, DC.
@jack.szn: “Please sign a lifetime extension with the Wizards”
@jon.grahamatecos: “AD we love you come back to LA please we miss you”
GettyAnthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers warms up prior to the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 07, 2025 in Dallas, Texas.
@robert__ritchie: “Get your love and respect big dog, real ones still miss you in LA. Wish we dropped Bron not you 🫡”
@akidnamedzay: “What a first game sir!!! LFG!!! 🔥🔥#ForTheDistrict”
Looking At Davis
GettyAnthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers in the second half at Crypto.com Arena on January 23, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Davis was the first pick in the 2012 NBA Draft out of Kentucky.
He spent the first seven years of his career with the New Orleans Pelicans before a trade to the Lakers.
During the 2020 season, Davis helped lead the Lakers to the NBA Championship.
GettyAnthony Davis #3 of the Los Angeles Lakers reacts following a play during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on January 27, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Davis also had a brief stint with the Dallas Mavericks before a trade to the Wizards.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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Ex-Los Angeles Lakers Star Anthony Davis Sends Out 13-Word Post
On Wednesday night, the Washington Wizards played their first game of the 2026-27 NBA season.They beat the Milwaukee Bucks (at home) by a score of 128-116.Anthony Davis finished his Wizards debut with 34 points, 12 rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block while shooting 11/20 from the field and 1/3 from three-point range in […]
Ex-Los Angeles Lakers Star Anthony Davis Sends Out 13-Word Post