Anthony Davis praises Wizards crowd in home opener, jokes that first game last season felt like 'Dress Like a Seat Night'
Davis, who scored 34 points in Washington's win over the Bucks, said that the crowd was 'great': 'They got us over the hump.'
Anthony Davis, the Washington Wizards' star player, captivated fans with his impressive debut during the team's season opener against the Milwaukee Bucks. The 128-116 victory saw Davis contribute 34 points to the team's success, earning "MVP" chants from the crowd. In a post-game press conference, Davis expressed his enjoyment and gratitude towards the enthusiastic home crowd at Capital One Arena.
He credited the support from the fans and his teammates for helping the team secure the win. Davis also joked about the previous year's "Dress Like a Seat Night" atmosphere, expressing his appreciation for the current level of attendance. The official attendance for the game was 18,805 fans, a slight decrease from the team's average of 16,106 people per game last season, which was the second-lowest in the league.
Despite the challenges, the Wizards have shown improvement, boasting a winning record for the first time since November 2022. Davis, returning from a hand injury, joins other recent signings and veterans, with the team still having 81 games left to play.
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