(LEARFIELD) – The Milwaukee Bucks kept their season opener close through three periods, then collapsed in the fourth.
Washington outscored Milwaukee 38-23 in that final frame in Wednesday night’s 128-116 decision.
Tyler Herro topped the scoring column with 24 points and Jaime Jaquez Junior added 22.
The Wizards connected on 52 percent of their shots while wiping out a three-point deficit after three periods.
Bucks coach Taylor Jenkins talked about the loss.
He talked about Washington’s 21-2 run in the fourth quarter where the Bucks went from ahead by 6 to down by 13.
Jenkins also talked about Washington getting 20 points in the paint.
The Bucks home opener is Friday afternoon against the Chicago Bulls.
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