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Instant Analysis: Warriors Outclass Bucks Without Stephen Curry For Clutch Win

The Golden State Warriors picked up an impressive 104-93 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to continue their upward push in the West.

Ishaan Bhattacharya
Mar 19, 2025
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The Golden State Warriors picked up a 104-93 win over the Milwaukee Bucks tonight while resting Stephen Curry after load concerns for the Warriors guard prompted his teammates to step up in his absence.

Contents
  • The Warriors Have A Strong Record Without Stephen Curry
  • A Defensive Masterclass
  • Bucks Looking A Step Away From Contention

Jimmy Butler was the star the Warriors needed, putting up 24 points (6-13 FG), eight rebounds, and 10 assists. Brandin Podziemski had 17 points (6-10 FG) and seven rebounds while Draymond Green put on a defensive masterclass with 10 rebounds, two steals, and four blocks. Buddy Hield scored 15 points (5-7 FG) with six rebounds while Quinten Post had 14 points (5-10 FG).

The Bucks were led by Kyle Kuzma’s 22 points (7-16 FG). Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 20 points (5-16 FG), nine rebounds, seven assists, three steals, and two blocks, with Damian Lillard contributing 16 points (6-18 FG). Brook Lopez also had 16 points (7-10 FG) in a game where the Bucks offense sputtered out of control.

Let’s take a deeper look at this game and analyze its major takeaways,


The Warriors Have A Strong Record Without Stephen Curry

This was Curry’s 10th missed game of the season. For a team that’s extremely reliant on Curry’s production to win games, they seem to consistently rally around each other when their franchise superstar is out. They’re 7-3 in non-Curry games this season, with most of these wins coming earlier in the year before the acquisition of a certified No. 2 option like Jimmy Butler.

These wins haven’t even been highlighted by hot shooting or strong offense, as the Warriors have shot 43.3% from the field and 36.5% from three when Curry doesn’t play. However, the team managed to ramp up its defensive intensity to an extremely high level. They have held three teams to under 100 points without Curry in the lineup, with Kerr embracing a specified defensive ethos when Curry isn’t there.

If anyone’s conclusion is that the Warriors are better off without Curry after reading this, they’re completely wrong. This is just a testament to the grittiness of the overall squad and the tactical expertise of coach Steve Kerr to have maximized these results in a season where one or two extra wins could be the difference from an automatic Playoff spot or the No. 9 seed.


A Defensive Masterclass

As we touched upon in the previous point, this game went in Golden State’s favor because of their excellent defense. The Bucks went 31-79 (39.2 FG%) from the field and 12-38 (31.6 3P%) from three on the night, completely clueless on how to attack the Warriors to get consistent buckets.

Active perimeter defense ensured Damian Lillard struggled to get his offense off, losing his third straight game to the Warriors since joining the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo shot a paltry 5-16 from the field, with most of the credit for this going to Draymond Green’s incredibly intelligent defense on him. The Warriors really made it a point to neutralize Giannis, which went on to affect the entire Bucks roster anyway.

Jimmy Butler has had a defensive edge to the Warriors alongside Draymond that they didn’t have before the trade despite having a positive defensive asset like Andrew Wiggins. There’s a clear mentality shift within the organization, and this win was a result of that.


Bucks Looking A Step Away From Contention

Despite having most of their primary Playoff rotation players on the floor tonight, the Bucks just couldn’t beat a middle-of-the-road West team without their best player tonight. This should ring some warning bells within the organization, who tried doing everything they could against the Warriors but fell short nonetheless.

This performance is also coming off an equally rancid offensive showing against the OKC Thunder, showing the Bucks might have some built-in limitations that will put a ceiling on their competitive future. This doesn’t look like a Playoff threat right now, let alone an NBA Finals threat.

They made a strong comeback after falling to a near 20-point deficit in the first half but didn’t have the stomach to shut the Warriors out of the game after they took a third-quarter lead. Their defense was solid but their offensive execution looked completely flat in the face of the aggressive Warriors’ defense.

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Ishaan Bhattacharya is a content manager for Fadeaway World from New Delhi, India. With his expertise in NBA content creation, Ishaan brings a wealth of experience to his role, contributing to the site's authority and reach within the basketball community. Over the last year, Ishaan has interviewed Ray Allen and Mark Tatum, while also covering the 2023 NBA Abu Dhabi Games which saw the Dallas Mavericks take on the Minnesota Timberwolves.Since joining Fadeaway World in March 2022, Ishaan Bhattacharya has become known for his unique perspective on the NBA. He consistently delivers this insight through his daily news coverage and detailed opinion pieces on the most significant topics in the league.Before his tenure at Fadeaway World, Ishaan worked in corporate communications, where he serviced prominent sports brands, including NBA India, Sports18, Amazon Prime Sports, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This experience in strategic communications for leading sports entities has enhanced his ability to craft impactful narratives and connect with a global audience.A true MFFLer (Mavs Fan for Life, for the uninitiated), Ishaan is a massive fan of the Dallas Mavericks. When he is not upset about Jalen Brunson walking in free agency, you can see Ishaan as an avid gamer and content creator. His passion for basketball extends beyond the Mavericks, as evidenced by his thoughtfully curated NBA Mount Rushmore, featuring LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and Bill Russell—each representing distinct eras and bringing their unique qualities to the game.Featured On: ESPN, Sports Illustrated, Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBA, Fox Sports, The Spun
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