In an attempt to defeat an East contender, the Warriors receive a significant help.
The Golden State Warriors, who defeated the Chicago Bulls 132-111 at United Center on Saturday thanks to an incredible second-half comeback, will play the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday in an attempt to win back-to-back games.
In his franchise debut, Jimmy Butler was a force to be reckoned with. He and fellow star Stephen Curry combined for 59 points, helping the Warriors overcome a 24-point hole in the second half to win by 21 points.
Golden State, who began a seven-game road trip with consecutive defeats to the Utah Jazz and Los Angeles Lakers, will visit Fiserv Forum now 1-2.
On Monday, the Warriors will not have to play Giannis Antetokounmpo.
The absence of Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo from Monday’s game has increased their chances of bouncing back from a.500 record. ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the two-time MVP will miss next weekend’s All-Star Game at Chase Center due to a strained calf.
Milwaukee, which played the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday afternoon, has not yet submitted the rest of its injury report. The Bucks won 135-127 despite Antetokounmpo’s absence, led by Damian Lillard, who made eight three-pointers on route to scoring 43 points, pulling down seven rebounds, and dishing out eight assists. Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid combined for 66 points, but it was insufficient for the 76ers, whose terrible season went on.
Milwaukee may have won on Sunday, but it was only their second victory in the previous seven games. With a 28-23 record as of right now, the Bucks are ranked 12th in offensive and 11th in defensive ratings.
According to ESPN, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the star of the Milwaukee Bucks, will miss the NBA All-Star Game on Sunday because he will be out for the next week with a slight calf strain. After the All-Star break, Antetokounmpo, who hasn’t played since February 2, is anticipated to make a comeback. wl8Lu6yWNq pic.twitter.com/
— February 9, 2025, Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania)
The Warriors’ injury report is comparatively positive. Although Stephen Curry is doubtful, everyone else is healthy except for Jonathan Kuminga, who is still recovering from a serious ankle injury he suffered on January 4.
After carrying a high offensive load for the past three games, Curry is currently experiencing left quad pain despite his explosive 24 points in the third quarter against the Bulls. Butler’s arrival should now lessen that, as he spearheaded Golden State’s explosive surge to begin the fourth quarter on Saturday. With Curry watching from the bench, the six-time All-Star scored 10 points and dished out an assist during an 18–4 outburst in less than five minutes
After Dallas and Houston, who are also battling their own injury issues, the Warriors will wrap up their pre-All-Star schedule. With a 26-26 record, Golden State is presently tied for third place in the Western Conference with the Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns.
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