The Bucks defeated the Wizards 133-120 in the opening game of the new season. After the game, Antetokounmpo talked about Myles Turner's performance in an interview.

"Sometimes he will shoot a three-pointer, sometimes he will fake a shot and then break into the penalty area to make the right pass, and sometimes he will dunk on someone else's head," Antetokounmpo said, "I haven't seen a player wearing a Bucks jersey perform like this for a long time."

Turner played 29 minutes and 3 seconds in this game, making 4 of 12 shots (2 of 8 three-pointers), 1 of 2 free throws, 11 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks, with a plus-minus value of +9.