US EditionGeorge, Sarr help Wizards outlast Bucks, playing without Antetokounmpo, 109-99
Kyshawn George led with 23 points and Alex Sarr had 17 rebounds as Washington's defense limited Milwaukee to 34.6% shooting without star Giannis Antetokounmpo.
- On Jan. 29, 2026, the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 109-99 at Capital One Arena as Kyshawn George scored 23 points and Alex Sarr added 16 points with 17 rebounds.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo sat out again after straining his right calf on Jan. 23, while Kevin Porter Jr., Gary Harris, and Taurean Prince were also listed on Milwaukee's injury report.
- Washington's defense held the Bucks to 34.6% shooting and 21.7% from 3 in the first half, while the Wizards made 25 of 28 free throws and Myles Turner scored 21 points with 14 rebounds and six blocks.
- The loss extended Milwaukee's slide as they lost eight of 10, leaving the Bucks 12th in the Eastern Conference while Washington improved to 12-34.
- The Bucks finish their road trip Feb. 1 in Boston, and ESPN reported they are `starting to listen` to Giannis trade offers as Milwaukee visits Boston Sunday and Washington hosts the Los Angeles Lakers Friday.
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NBA: Wizards outlast Bucks, playing without Antetokounmpo
WASHINGTON — Kyshawn George scored 23 points, Alex Sarr added 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 109-99 in the NBA on Thursday night. Amid swirling trade rumors, Milwaukee’s two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo missed a second straight game with a calf strain. READ: NBA: Trae Young won’t make Wizards debut until after All-Star break Khris Middleton and Bub Carrington each added 13 points for…
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Independent EspañolWASHINGTON (AP) — Kyshawn George scored 23 points, Alex Sarr added 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat a depleted Milwaukee Bucks team 109-99 on Thursday. Amid trade rumors, two-time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo missed his second straight game with Milwaukee due to a calf strain. Khris Middleton and Bub Carrington each added 13 points for Washington, which outrebounded the Bucks 61-43 and won its second straight game. Myl…
NBA: Wizards pull away from Bucks to earn rare back-to-back wins
Kyshawn George tallied 23 points, five rebounds and five assists and Alex Sarr recorded 16 points and a career-high 17 rebounds to lead the Washington Wizards to a 109-99 home win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday.
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George, Sarr help Wizards outlast Bucks, playing without Antetokounmpo, 109-99
Kyshawn George scored 23 points, Alex Sarr added 16 points and 17 rebounds, and the Washington Wizards beat the short-handed Milwaukee Bucks 109-99.
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