In a playoff atmosphere, Kyle Kuzma’s return was marked by a dismal performance while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks, who lost to the Indiana Pacers in Game 1. Kuzma, who had not played in a playoff game since 2021, recorded no points, rebounds, or assists in over 21 minutes of play, contributing to concerns about the Bucks’ roster depth. Coach Doc Rivers supported Kuzma but emphasized the need to integrate him better into the game plan.

Kuzma’s struggles are compounded by the performance of his teammates, with Giannis Antetokounmpo scoring significantly while others, including Kuzma and Taurean Prince, failed to score. The Bucks need more contributions from Kuzma as they aim to improve in the upcoming games.