Antetokounmpo scored 34 and grabbed 10 rebounds in a losing effort; Curry had 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists as three Warriors players scored over 20 to defeat the Bucks.

On January 8th Beijing time, during the NBA regular season, the Warriors beat the Bucks 120-113. Curry recorded 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, and Antetokounmpo put up 34 points and 10 rebounds in a losing effort.

Statistical Summary

Bucks: Antetokounmpo with 34 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists; Porter added 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 9 assists; Rollins scored 16 points with 7 rebounds and 4 assists; Kuzma contributed 13 points; Turner had 13 points, 3 assists, and 2 rebounds.

Warriors: Curry scored 31 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists; Butler had 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Green added 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists; Melton contributed 22 points; Horford posted 8 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists; Porter scored 11 points.

Game Progression

At the start of the first quarter, the Warriors hit consecutive three-pointers to try and build an early lead, but the Bucks responded with diverse scoring through jump shots, fast-break layups, and inside plays. When Porter drove and scored, the Bucks led 19-13. Curry then scored 7 points both inside and from outside, leading the Warriors on a 9-0 run to take the lead, but the Bucks quickly answered back. The first quarter ended tied at 31-31. In the second quarter, the Warriors’ perimeter shooting exploded, with Curry, Moody, Green, and Horford each hitting threes, allowing the Warriors to build a double-digit lead. The Bucks, led by Antetokounmpo, fought back, but the Warriors kept hitting threes and Butler made all three free throws. At halftime, the Warriors led 64-53 by 11 points.

After the break, the Bucks started the third quarter with a three-point barrage, going on an 8-0 run to narrow the deficit to 3 points. Curry stepped up, scoring 8 points inside and out and assisting Porter on a dunk, stabilizing the Warriors. The Bucks launched another offensive push, but Butler, Horford, and Melton all made shots, helping the Warriors maintain a 16-point lead going into the fourth quarter. Early in the final period, both teams scored in succession, and the Bucks then went on a scoring run to close the gap. When Antetokounmpo dunked, the Bucks trailed 103-113. The Bucks kept hitting threes to further reduce the margin, but in the closing moments, Curry made crucial shots to seal the victory for the Warriors.

Starting Lineups

Warriors: Curry, Butler, Green, Porter, Moody

Bucks: Antetokounmpo, Rollins, AJ Green, Porter, Turner