After suffering a huge 52-point loss to the Boston Celtics, the Golden State Warriors came back with a vengeance and dominated the Milwaukee Bucks in a 125-90 victory. Stephen Curry led the charge with 29 points and was well-supported by rookie Jonathan Kuminga who had 20 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks. The Warriors' win solidified their spot at No. 10 in the Western Conference and pulled them within a half game of the No. 8 slot. The Bucks, who came into the game with a six-game winning streak, were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's 23 points.
Golden State Warriors Dominate Milwaukee Bucks After 52-Point Loss
After suffering a humiliating 52-point loss to the Boston Celtics, the Golden State Warriors responded with a resounding 125-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Stephen Curry led the way with 29 points, while rookie Jonathan Kuminga had a breakout performance with 20 points and four rebounds.
The Warriors' defense was equally impressive, holding the Bucks to just 90 points and forcing 15 turnovers. Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks' star forward, was limited to just 23 points on 8-of-18 shooting.
The win improved the Warriors' record to 22-19, moving them into the No. 10 spot in the Western Conference. The Bucks, who had won six straight games coming into the matchup, fell to 25-16 and remain in the No. 3 spot in the Eastern Conference.
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