Wizards avoid getting swept in season series with Bucks

Corey Kispert scored 27 points and Deni Avdija added 23 to lead the Washington Wizards past the visiting Milwaukee Bucks 117-113.

Washington (15-61) also got 16 points and a game-high 13 assists from Jordan Poole. Jared Butler added 17 points and Tristan Vukcevic scored 14.

Giannis Antetokounmpo delivered his 10th triple-double of the season for Milwaukee (47-28), finishing with 35 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists. Khris Middleton contributed 24 and nine rebounds, and Bobby Portis contributed 12 points and 12 boards.

Bucks star Damian Lillard missed the game with a right groin injury. Kyle Kuzma (right heel contusion) was among many Wizards players to sit out.

The first half was competitive throughout with 10 lead changes. Milwaukee held a one-point edge going into the second at 28-27.

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