Sat Nov 01 23:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Bucks Overcome Antetokounmpo Absence, Rollins Explodes for Career-High in Win Over Warriors

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Bucks, playing without star Giannis Antetokounmpo due to left knee soreness, defeated the Golden State Warriors 120-110 Thursday night, fueled by a career-high 32 points from Ryan Rollins. Rollins, who just two nights prior scored 25 against the Knicks, shot an impressive 13-of-21 from the field, including 5-of-7 from beyond the arc.

Antetokounmpo, the league’s second-leading scorer and rebounder, was a late scratch but watched the game from the bench as Rollins, who ironically began his NBA career with the Warriors, stepped up in a big way. He also contributed eight assists to the victory.

Myles Turner added 17 points for Milwaukee, while Cole Anthony chipped in 16 off the bench before fouling out. The Bucks’ bench unit proved pivotal, outscoring the Warriors’ reserves 38-29.

Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 27 points, followed by Jonathan Kuminga’s 24 and Jimmy Butler’s 23. Curry’s impressive streak of 57 consecutive free throws came to an end late in the fourth quarter.

Golden State mounted a late comeback, cutting the Bucks’ lead to 106-104 with just over four minutes remaining, but Rollins answered immediately with a clutch three-pointer, sparking an 11-2 run that sealed the victory. He punctuated his performance with a final three-pointer to close out the scoring.

Up Next:

  • Warriors: Visit the Indiana Pacers on Saturday.
  • Bucks: Host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday.

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