Milwaukee vs. Golden State Game Review & 3 Takeaways from Warriors that beats Bucks

On By Littum

In a game defined by revenue and inconsistent score crumbled Milwaukee Bucks at home against Golden State Warriors125-111.

Read our full summary of the game here and take a six minute audio overview at Bucks+ Podcast Bucks in six minutes under.

What did we learn?

This was one where Bucks really missed Giannis. I mentioned it in the quick appearance, but when you go up against an opposing team that boasts a scoring threat as deadly as Stephen Curry, you will have to produce buckets. While Damian Lillard was magnificent in that regard (38 points at 12/20 shooting), the offensive firewood from other angles was missing in. Taurean Prince was brave with his 19 points, but it simply wasn’t enough. Bucks hope they don’t have similar excursions before the All-Star break.

Three observations

Revenue told a bad story for Bucks.

All night long, Warriors not only limited Bucks’ 3-point shooting chances, but played suffocating defense that resulted in the ball being coughed up. Golden State forced 20 Milwaukee revenue at night. Bucks also admitted 31 points from these revenue. As powerful as lady was on insult, frustrated Warriors him all the game long as he turned the rock over ten times. There was a stretch late in this one where Milwaukee tried to land one last blow to prevent a knockout, but Warriors made things difficult and kept the game out of reach.

Pat Connughton appeared in the third quarter and it took the air out of the building.

As soon as Milwaukee ran, it seemed to disappear. It also seemed to coincide with Doc Rivers who played Pat Connughton. Just when he entered the game, Warriors instructed their entire violation of going to him – and they succeeded. It looked like PC was playing in slow movement, lagging behind the action and committing unnecessary actions. Connughton played only four minutes, but quickly resulted in a -7 rpm. I get bucks are thin at the moment and find their foothold, but man, the tide really turned to them during these minutes.

Quinten Post had himself one evening.

If you were to guess the name of the player who would eventually deliver the killing shot to Bucks, I doubt many of you would say Quinten Post. He had not hit one, but several clutch shots that helped seal the agreement for the Golden State. From the bench he played 15 minutes. In this action he spoke 13 points and went 3⁄4 from the center. Two of these triangles forced Doc Rivers to call a timeout. Whoever took place halfway through the fourth quarter was the madest I may have ever seen doc in his time in Milwaukee.

Bonus bucks bits

  • Kevin Porter Jr. Debuted for Bucks in this one. In ten minutes of action, he went 1/1 from the floor in two points, while also snagging a rebound and handing out two assists. DOC mentioned that he also gets some races in Minnesota.
  • Steph reached a seasonal hill -binding 38 points in this one. His six triangles helped earn his 12th 30-point game of the season. Typically, he doesn’t shin in play in Milwaukee, but he did so in this one.
  • Just as he would do in Miami, Jimmy Butler caused some problems for Bucks. He scored 20 points, pulled in nine rebounds and lightened six assists.
  • Taurean Prince made a season high five triangles last night on the way to score 19 points, the second most he has scored in a game this season. This is the first time he has made 5+ triangles in a game since December 25, 2023, and it’s his 27th career game with 5+ 3FGM.
  • Kyle Kuzma logged his first 20-point performance with Bucks in this one, scoring 21 points on 66.7% shooting (6-9) from the field. It’s his 12th 20-point performance in the season together and just his fourth match this season shooting at least 60% off the field.

Up next

Bucks are now gone until tomorrow night, which is when they go to Minneapolis to take on Minnesota Timberwolves. You can catch the action at Playback and YouTube Channels.