After opening the preseason in Detroit against the Pistons, the Milwaukee Bucks entered Fiserv Forum for the first time for the 2024–25 season against the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite an impressive performance by Bobby Portis who scored 23 first-half points, the Lakers took their first win of the preseason by a final score of 107-102, thanks to a 20-0 fourth-quarter run. Giannis added 20 points, seven rebounds and two assists in his first action of the preseason. LeBron James and Anthony Davis each had eleven points for the Lakers, while Rui Hachimura led the Lake Show with fourteen.
Rapid Recap: Lakers 107, Bucks 102
