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Kuzma and Tatum trade 16-point opening-quarter haymakers

November 9, 2026 · 1:41 AM

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Milwaukee takes a slim first-quarter lead as Kyle Kuzma and Jayson Tatum each pour in 16.

Milwaukee holds a 27-25 edge over Boston after the opening quarter on Sunday. Kyle Kuzma has 16 points in 8:53, knocking down four of his eight three-point attempts. Jayson Tatum also has 16, going 4-for-6 from deep and a perfect 4-for-4 at the line. The Bucks are 1-8 and ranked 27th in the power index, while the Celtics are 7-2 and fifth—making Milwaukee’s early advantage a sharp start against a far stronger season profile.
Key Performers

Kyle Kuzma (MIL): 16 points, 4-for-8 from three Jayson Tatum (BOS): 16 points, 4-for-6 from three