What happened: Kyle Kuzma produced 14 points in the opening quarter for Milwaukee. The scoring burst featured an individual 11-point run for the Bucks.
Why it matters: Milwaukee entered at 1-8 in 2026-27 through 9 games, sitting 15th in the standings on a five-game losing streak. The offensive burst provides early scoring for a lineup looking to reverse its early-season slump.
By the numbers: Kuzma has recorded 10.3 points per game and 5.4 rebounds per game and 2.7 assists per game in 2026-27 through 10 games.
What to watch: Milwaukee seeks to sustain the offensive production over the final three quarters to snap its five-game losing streak.