- Golden State Warriors defeated Milwaukee Bucks 104-93 despite resting Steph Curry
- Jimmy Butler led with 24 points; Brandin Podziemski hit key late three-pointers
- Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard struggled as Bucks dropped another game
Key Takeaways:
Golden State Warriors secured a 104-93 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks in an NBA regular-season matchup, holding onto their advantage over the Los Angeles Clippers for second place in the Pacific Division. The team played without 37-year-old Steph Curry, who was given a rest due to back and knee soreness.
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 19, 2025
Jimmy Butler III led the Warriors with 24 points, while Brandin Podziemski made a strong return from injury, hitting two crucial three-pointers late in the game. Despite missing their star guard, Golden State bounced back from a loss to Denver the night before, marking their 15th win in 18 games since acquiring Butler from Miami.
Milwaukee’s leading scorer last night was Kyle Kuzma with 22 points, but the team’s offensive struggles were evident. Giannis Antetokounmpo managed 20 points on 5-of-16 shooting, adding 9 rebounds and 7 assists, while Damian Lillard contributed 16 points on a tough 6-of-18 shooting night. Antetokounmpo scored half of his points from the free-throw line.
The Warriors built a 17-point lead but saw it slip away in the third quarter before regaining control with a 9-0 run early in the fourth. Buddy Hield hit a three-pointer, Jonathan Kuminga converted two free throws, and Jimmy Butler sealed the win by making all three of his free throws after being fouled on a last-second three-point attempt.