Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Milwaukee Bucks to a 129-118 victory over the short-handed Golden State Warriors with a 33-point performance. Despite missing Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, the Warriors put up a figҺt, but Khris Middleton’s 24 points and Damian Lillard’s 27, along with 10 assists, secured the win for the Bucks. The fourth quarter proved crucial as Milwaukee outscored Golden State 46-37, shooting an impressive 70%. Rookie Andre Jackson Jr. contributed a double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds, showcasing his hustle plays. The game featured standout plays, including Jackson’s block leading to Lillard’s decisive 3-pointer. The Bucks’ dynamic duo, Middleton and Antetokounmpo, sealed the victory with a 120-110 lead in the final minutes. Warriors coach Steve Kerr acknowledged his team’s hard-fought effort but pointed out the fourth-quarter lapse that allowed the Bucks to take control. Despite the absence of Curry, who was rested due to fatigue, and Green, who could return soon from suspension, the Warriors displayed resilience against the formidable Bucks.