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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 2h

(3/3) Middleton (cont'd.): "... a part of this and they all felt like they were back at home."

Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 2h

(2/3) Middleton (cont'd.): "... appreciation from the city, the organization, that meant the world to me. Thankfully, I didn't cry. But I heard some of my family members cried and friends cried and whatnot, and that means a lot to me that they all feel ...

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 2h

(1/3) Khris Middleton: "Since I saw the schedule and saw it was the first game, since then this night was going through my mind. It was almost a perfect night. (It would've been perfect) if I would've got the win or we would've got the win. But to get that type of recognition, ...

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 2h

(2/2) Middleton (cont'd.): " ... and to get that type of love and appreciation from the fans, man, I think that's cool. I think we all picture ourselves as kids waving to 20,000 people, and I finally got that moment today. So that was pretty cool."

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 2h

(1/2) Khris Middleton said he was profoundly moved by the warm reception he received tonight from Bucks fans. He said: "The standing ovations are something that's special, I feel like. Something I really didn't anticipate too much, ...

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 3h

Final: Bucks 133, Wizards 120
Middleton: 23 pts., 6 rebs., 3 assts.
T. Johnson: 16 pts., 5 rebs., 2 assts.
K. George: 21 pts., 9 rebs., 4 assts.
Sarr: 10 pts., 12 rebs., 3 assts.
Giannis: 37 pts., 14 rebs., 4 assts.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 5h

Another 3 from Tre Johnson, this time from the left corner off a pass from Corey Kispert. Johnson has a game-high 11 points. Milwaukee leads 53-39 with 8:25 remaining in the second quarter.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 5h

At the end of the first quarter, Milwaukee leads Washington 40-23. Brian Keefe played 10 players in the quarter.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 6h

Bucks fans gave a loud standing ovation for Khris Middleton when he was introduced last as a Wizards starter tonight.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 7h

Individual-player pregame warm-ups are well underway here in Milwaukee. Here are Alex Sarr and Justin Champagnie doing their individual shooting work.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 8h

This is the lineup I expect the Wizards to open with tonight: Bub Carrington, CJ McCollum, Kyshawn George, Khris Middleton and Alex Sarr.

That's my guess — but not a risky guess. The team typically doesn't announce its lineup until 30 minutes remain before the national anthem.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 8h

The Milwaukee Bucks will welcome back Khris Middleton tonight, with tonight being his first game back since his trade-deadline deal to Washington last winter. This is on many of the TV screens on the Fiserv Forum main concourse.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 8h

Here are looks inside and outside Fiserv Forum, where the Washington Wizards will open their season three hours from now against the Milwaukee Bucks.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 11h

(3/3) And three more:

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 11h

(2/3) More plaques:

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 11h

(1/3) The Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame sits on an outdoor sidewalk several blocks from the Milwaukee Bucks' arena, with plaques of the state's greatest sports figures. I like to stop here on my walks to road shootarounds and road games. Some photos for you:

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 13h

Rookie Will Riley is expected to be on the active list for tonight's Washington Wizards season opener in Milwaukee, coach Brian Keefe said after the team's shootaround today. Riley is listed as questionable on the team's injury report because of a sprained right ankle.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 14h

Here's a look at the end of the Wizards' shootaround right now in Milwaukee:

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 15h

As the season begins and continues, would all of you who see my "tweets" here on BlueSky enjoy seeing photos of the road arenas and interesting locations? For instance, there's something sports-related on the walk to the arena in Milwaukee that I consider super-cool.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 1d

Nineteen hours from now, the Washington Wizards will open their 2025-26 regular season right here in Milwaukee. I don't care that it feels like 32 degrees. I'm grateful to be here and to share this ride with all of you. Thank you, everybody!

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 1d

For the Washington Wizards, the 2025-26 season is likely to get ugly. Again. This is Year 3 of their rebuild, with no end date in sight. But the biggest mistake the franchise could make now is deviating from its plan too soon. My column, for @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

The Wizards can’t afford to deviate from their rebuilding plan, tough as it may be

Washington's basketball rebuild has no end in sight. Right now, that's the way it has to be.

www.nytimes.com

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 2d

Bilal Coulibaly, who has been sidelined throughout camp and the preseason as he recovers from thumb-ligament surgery, will not be available to play in Wednesday's season opener, coach Brian Keefe said. AJ Johnson (bruise) has been cleared to play, Keefe said.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 2d

Ted Leonsis attended the Wizards' practice today here in Washington. Leonsis typically attends a few practices each season.

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 2d

The Athletic's NBA season preview continues today. Which team faces the most pressure to succeed? Which team will exceed expectations? Which team will fall short?

🖊️ @jledwardsiii.bsky.social, Nick Friedell and I weigh in here, in this piece for @theathletic.com:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/673...

NBA preview roundtable: Which teams face the most pressure this season?

The NBA regular season begins this week. Which teams will disappoint? Which teams will exceed expectations?

www.nytimes.com

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Josh Robbins @joshrobbins.bsky.social · 3d

The Washington Wizards are planning to waive Dillon Jones in order to get to the 15-player limit for their standard roster, sources told @theathletic.com It turned out to be a tough competition for the final roster spot.

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