Overview
- Thomas scored a game-high 34 points in roughly 25 minutes on 12-for-20 shooting with 4-of-6 from three and 6-of-6 at the line in a 116-108 win at Orlando.
- The performance came in his second game with Milwaukee after joining as a free agent following his post-deadline release by the Nets, costing the Bucks no players or picks.
- Rivers compared Thomas to Jamal Crawford and Lou Williams and said the staff would coach out occasional overdribbling while giving him consistent opportunity.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo missed the game with a calf strain, creating short-term shot-creation openings that Thomas filled off the bench.
- Public commentary, including from Draymond Green, questioned the modern value of ‘scoring-only’ guards, underscoring ongoing scrutiny of Thomas’ defensive fit.