A recent curse was lifted on Tuesday night as the Milwaukee Bucks took down the New York Knicks on national television. Kyle Kuzma returned to the rotation after an ankle injury previously sidelined him, and his value was clearly on display with brilliant defense, especially on Karl-Anthony Towns.
Kuzma's impact was felt on both ends of the floor
Milwaukee struggled with the Knicks last season; they couldn't match their speed or athleticism. This new-look roster certainly could handle them and ran out as 10-point winners. Ryan Rollins will take a lot of attention and plaudits following his 25-point performance, but Kuzma bolstered the physicality of the team defensively and gave them a needed spark.