Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo's foul trouble to beat the Wizards 104-101.

Giannis Antetokounmpo discussed playing against former teammate Khris Middleton ahead of the Milwaukee Bucks' game on Friday against the Washington Wizards.

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) in action during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and Milwaukee overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble

Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo's foul trouble to beat the Wizards.

Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble to beat the Wizards 104-101 on Friday night. Kuzma was traded from Washington to Milwaukee earlier this month.

Khris Middleton played the Milwaukee Bucks for the first time on Friday since a trade deadline deal sent him to the Washington Wizards for a package centered around Kyle Kuzma. The trade brought the end of the longtime partnership between Middleton and Giannis Antetokounmpo,

Currently, the Milwaukee Bucks (29-24) have three players on the injury report, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, for their matchup with the Washington Wizards (9-45) at Capital One Arena on Friday, February 21 at 7:00 PM ET.

Kyle Kuzma scored 19 points in his return to Washington, and the Milwaukee Bucks overcame Giannis Antetokounmpo’s foul trouble to beat

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton played the first NBA game against his former Milwaukee Bucks team. After Friday's game, Middleton shared a moment with several former Bucks coaches and teammates,

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