Milwaukee Bucks forward Kyle Kuzma delivered a performance in Game against the Indiana Pacers that NBA fans won’t soon forget—but not for the usual reasons. In minutes on the court, Kuzma failed to record a single point, rebound, assist, steal, or block, marking just the sixth time in NBA playoff history a player has posted a complete statistical zero in at least minutes of action. The only stats on his sheet: two personal fouls.
The Bucks, who recently traded Khris Middleton to the Wizards in exchange for Kuzma, were hoping for a spark from their new acquisition. Middleton, plagued by injuries this season, had averaged.3 points in last year’s playoffs. Kuzma, coming off two consecutive 20-point seasons in Washington, has struggled to find his rhythm since joining Milwaukee, averaging just.2 points per game this season.
Head coach Doc Rivers was quick to defend Kuzma after the 117-9 loss, emphasizing that the forward had limited opportunities. “It’s hard to score when you don’t touch the ball,” Rivers told reporters, noting Kuzma only took two shots in the first half, both with the shot clock expiring. Rivers insisted the team needs to involve Kuzma more if they want to maximize his impact.
As Bucks fans and social media users turned Kuzma’s stat line into a meme, all eyes are now on how both Kuzma and the Bucks will respond in Game.
