In a thrilling matchup, the Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Milwaukee Bucks with a final score of 125-111, thanks in large part to Stephen Curry, who delivered an impressive performance with a season-high 38 points.
The game took place on Monday evening, and the Warriors showcased their strength in the fourth quarter to secure the win.
Jimmy Butler also made his mark for Golden State, contributing 20 points alongside nine rebounds and six assists in just his second appearance with the team. Buddy Hield supported the effort with 16 points, while teammates Quinten Post and Moses Moody each added 13 points to the scoreboard.
On the opposing side, the Bucks faced the challenge of playing their second game in consecutive days after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 135-127 at home on Sunday. Adding to their struggles, the team was without two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, sidelined with a left calf strain and expected to be absent through the All-Star break.
Damian Lillard stepped up for Milwaukee, scoring 38 points after an impressive 43-point performance the previous day. Kyle Kuzma and Taurean Prince contributed with 21 and 19 points, respectively.
As the Warriors now sit at 2-2 in a stretch of seven consecutive away games, there are important takeaways from the match. For the Warriors, Butler is seamlessly adapting to his new environment, having scored 25 points during a recent win against Chicago. For the Bucks, however, defensive issues were apparent, as they have allowed at least 123 points in six of their last eight games and compounded their woes by committing 20 turnovers.
A pivotal moment in the game came when Butler netted the last six points of the third quarter, helping the Warriors seize an 89-83 lead heading into the final period. From that point on, Golden State maintained control of the game.
Another key statistic to note is that the Warriors recorded a season-high total of 16 steals and had 17 more field-goal attempts than their opponents, which significantly impacted the game’s outcome.
Looking ahead, both teams are set to compete again on Wednesday, with the Warriors heading to Dallas while the Bucks travel to Minnesota.
