Warriors Triumph Over Bucks Without Curry
Jimmy Butler's leadership and Draymond Green's defense propel Golden State to a 104-93 win, exposing Milwaukee's offensive struggles.
- Jimmy Butler led the Warriors with 24 points, 10 assists, and 8 rebounds, stepping up as the primary playmaker in Stephen Curry's absence.
- Draymond Green's defensive performance limited Giannis Antetokounmpo to 5-of-16 shooting, while also contributing 10 rebounds and key stops.
- Brandin Podziemski returned from injury, scoring 17 points and hitting crucial late-game three-pointers to secure the victory.
- The Bucks failed to score in the final four minutes, highlighting execution issues and internal criticism from Kyle Kuzma and others.
- Golden State improved to 40-29, maintaining their sixth seed in the Western Conference, while Milwaukee fell to 38-30, raising concerns about their playoff readiness.
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