Milwaukee Bucks Turn Back Washington 112–98

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks blocks a shot by Kyle Kuzma #33 of the Washington Wizards during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum, in Milwaukee, on Feb. 1, 2022. Stacy Revere/Getty Images

The Milwaukee Bucks held off the visiting Washington Wizards, after giving up a 17-point lead, on Tuesday night in Milwaukee to win 112–98.

The defending champion Bucks improved their record to 32–21 after going 7–8 in January; while the Wizards lost their sixth straight game to drop to 23–27.