NBA 2025-26 Season: Week 1 Best & Worst

here’s a breakdown​ of the key‌ information from the provided text, organized by team:

Milwaukee Bucks

* Key Players: Cole Anthony, Kyle Kuzma, Giannis Antetokounmpo
* Situation: The Bucks need Anthony, Kuzma, and other ball ⁢handlers to alleviate pressure ⁣on Antetokounmpo. ⁢If one of⁣ them can stay healthy and ‍productive alongside Antetokounmpo, the Bucks could become a top team in the conference.
* Cole Anthony: put up 23 points and 7 assists in his second game but was sidelined by⁢ illness ‍in the third.

new York Knicks

* ⁢ Health Concerns: The Knicks, previously a healthy ⁢team, are facing multiple injuries.
* Injured Players:

* Mitchell Robinson: Out with a ⁣mysterious “load management” issue.
* ‍Karl-Anthony Towns: Dealing ⁢with a Grade ⁣2 quad strain.
* Josh Hart: Has​ a ⁢back ⁤injury sustained in ⁣Abu Dhabi.
* Offensive Struggles: The new offense is taking time to implement, and the team’s shooting‌ percentage is⁢ down (40% as a team).
* ⁢ luminous Spots: Jalen Brunson (30.3⁣ PPG) and Mikal‍ Bridges ‌(56.3% shooting) are performing well.
* Priority: ⁢ Getting Towns healthy and playing well with‍ Robinson is⁢ crucial.

Oklahoma City Thunder

* ‌ Key ‌Player: Chet Holmgren
* Situation: The Thunder are doing well despite being ‍without Chet Holmgren,who is recovering from right wrist surgery.
* ⁢ Holmgren’s Recovery: He couldn’t shoot⁤ with his dominant hand until mid-October and is working to regain ‍his shooting form. His recent‍ workout showed he still needs time.