Two of the league’s hottest teams square off on Thursday night as Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks host Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors at Fiserv Forum. Both teams have opened the season strong and look ready to make early statements in the championship race.
The Bucks enter this matchup fresh off a 121–111 win over the New York Knicks, earning revenge after being swept by them last season. Giannis Antetokounmpo continues to dominate on both ends, posting 37 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists in the victory. Milwaukee’s star forward is averaging 36.3 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists through four games, reaffirming his status as one of the NBA’s early MVP favorites.
With Kevin Porter Jr. sidelined due to injury, Ryan Rollins has stepped into the starting lineup and impressed with a 25-point outing against New York. The Bucks’ roster looks well-structured around Giannis, combining size, spacing, and rebounding depth. However, new addition Myles Turner remains inconsistent offensively despite leading the team in blocks with 2.5 per game.
The Warriors, meanwhile, arrive in Milwaukee riding back-to-back wins, including a commanding 98–79 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Jimmy Butler led the scoring in that game with 21 points, while Stephen Curry added 19 and maintained his efficient shooting. The supporting cast, led by Brandin Podziemski and Quinten Post, provided solid offensive balance as Golden State’s defensive intensity set the tone.
Through five games, Curry has averaged 27 points per game, keeping Golden State’s offense dynamic and fluid. Butler, in his first season with the team, has been the secondary scoring option at 21.4 points per game. Jonathan Kuminga leads the Warriors on the glass with 7.4 rebounds per game, while Draymond Green has excelled as a facilitator, averaging 7.2 assists.
Golden State’s success has come from better ball movement, smarter shot selection, and reduced turnovers. Their half-court sets have shown more structure, while defensively, the team’s rotations and help coverage have improved dramatically over the last two outings. Milwaukee, however, presents a different challenge with its interior dominance and elite rebounding ability.
Injury concerns still linger for both teams. Kevin Porter Jr. will miss his fourth straight game for Milwaukee with an ankle issue and remains without a clear timetable for return. For Golden State, Alex Toohey continues to recover from a knee injury and will not feature in the matchup.
This game sets up as a clash of contrasting styles, Milwaukee’s physical interior presence versus Golden State’s perimeter movement and tempo. Antetokounmpo’s power and consistency have been unmatched early on, while Curry’s leadership and shooting continue to drive the Warriors’ offense. With both teams looking to extend their winning streaks, fans can expect a fast-paced, playoff-caliber battle between two early-season contenders.
