Davis scores 34 as Wizards beat Bucks in season opener

The Washington Wizards opened their season with a 128-116 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, powered by Anthony Davis’s 34 points and 12 rebounds in his first regular-season game for the team. Davis, who had not played since joining Washington last February, led all scorers and matched the franchise record for points in a player’s debut, according to a Wizards-focused game report. He also recorded four assists, two steals and one block. Fans at Capital One Arena chanted “MVP” before the first quarter was over. Trae Young added 20 points and 13 assists in his first regular-season game alongside Davis. The Wizards also received 18 points from Kyshawn George and 11 points and four steals from Bilal Coulibaly. AJ Dybantsa, the No. 1 overall pick, missed the opener with an ankle injury, the team said. Milwaukee led for much of the game, but Washington took control early in the fourth quarter. Deandre Ayton’s dunk gave the Wizards a 97-96 lead, and they extended it during a 21-4 run to go ahead 111-98 with 7:26 remaining. Washington shot 63% from the field in the second half and outscored the Bucks 77-60 over that stretch. Tyler Herro scored 24 points for Milwaukee,...