The Golden State Warriors secured a convincing 125-111 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee.
Steph Curry stole the show, delivering a season-best 38 points to lead the Warriors to victory.
Despite a valiant effort from Damian Lillard, who scored 38 points, the Bucks struggled to keep up with the Warriors' pace.
The absence of star player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who missed his sixth consecutive game due to a left calf strain, was deeply felt.
"It has been absolutely seamless and it's because of Jimmy's IQ." — Steve Kerr on Jimmy quickly fitting in pic.twitter.com/00sVYaGYGl
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) February 11, 2025
The Warriors dominated the court, with Jimmy Butler contributing 20 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in his second game with the team. Buddy Hield added 16 points, while Quinten Post and Moses Moody each chipped in 13.
The Bucks, playing on back-to-back nights, struggled to maintain their energy levels, particularly in the fourth quarter. The Warriors capitalized on this, pulling away to secure a strong finish.
With Antetokounmpo expected to remain sidelined through the All-Star break, the Bucks will need to find ways to adapt and overcome his absence. For now, the Warriors will relish their convincing win over a formidable opponent.