With Curry's 38 points, the Warriors won 125-111 against Milwaukee.

 

Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry (30) prepares to shoot a 3-point basket against Milwaukee Bucks' Kyle Kuzma, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)

On Monday night, the Golden State Warriors dominated the Milwaukee Bucks 125-111, with Stephen Curry's season-high 38 points and the Golden State Warriors pulling away in the fourth quarter.

In his second game with the Warriors, Jimmy Butler scored 20 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and handed out six assists. Buddy Hield accumulated 16 points, and Quinten Post and Moses Moody combined for 13 points.

The Bucks had a second straight day of play after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 135-127 at home on Sunday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP, was absent for Milwaukee's sixth straight game due to a left calf strain, which will keep him out until the All-Star break.

The Bucks scored 38 points from Damian Lillard after he collected 43 on Sunday. Taurean Prince scored 19 while Kyle Kuzma scored 21

Golden State has won seven straight away games and is now 2-2.

Takeaways

Butler continues to make the transition to his new team seem effortless. In Saturday's game against Chicago, he scored 25 points in a 132-111 victory.

At least 123 points have been allowed by Milwaukee in six of their last eight games. By committing 20 turnovers, the Bucks caused harm to themselves.

Key moment

With Butler scoring the final six points of the third quarter, the Warriors had a 89-83 advantage going into the final period. The rest of the way, Golden State remained ahead.

Key stat

Golden State recorded 16 steals during the season and ended up with 17 more field goal attempts than Milwaukee.

Up next

The Warriors and Bucks will play again on Wednesday, with the Warriors going to Dallas and the Bucks going to Minnesota.