The Milwaukee Bucks kicked off their new season with a loss to the Washington Wizards, but Jaime Jaquez Jr. made a splash in his first game. There were questions about whether he’d start, but he put up 22 points and showed the team was right to promote him. Jaquez plays a unique style as a small forward, using his physicality to drive to the basket and create space. He shot efficiently, going 8 for 12 from the field, and even hit a three-pointer. He also grabbed seven rebounds and dished out two assists, making a positive impact on both ends. In a game where the Bucks struggled in the fourth quarter, Jaquez was a bright spot. Other new players like Tyler Herro and Kasparas Jakucionis contributed well, while Kyle Kuzma had a rough night. Overall, Jaquez proved he belongs in the starting lineup and did his contract talks no harm.
