Adam Williams presents his prediction for the NBA match.
Last night, the Golden State Warriors failed their test against an injury-ridden Denver Nuggets squad. Now, in a back-to-back scenario, they’ll attempt to redeem themselves in front of their home crowd. Their opponent, the Milwaukee Bucks, was comfortably beaten by Golden State in their previous encounter (125:111).
Golden State Warriors
What went wrong for the Warriors against the Nuggets? Simply put, it was an off night. One of the league’s best three-point shooting teams (15.3 per game) converted just 8 of 33 attempts (24.2%). However, there’s no reason to panic—back-to-back poor shooting performances are unlikely. All their key players are in form, and Jimmy Butler showed signs of finding his rhythm with 23 points on 50% shooting in the last game.
Milwaukee Bucks
The Bucks have been struggling for consistency, winning just three of their last seven games. Defensive issues remain a major concern for the team. They can shut down an injury-plagued Los Angeles Lakers squad (126:106) but then concede 121 and 119 to offensive-minded teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers. Even the Orlando Magic, the league’s lowest-scoring team, managed 111 points against them. The Warriors’ offence is certainly more potent.
Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks Prediction
The Golden State Warriors and the Milwaukee Bucks have already faced off since the Warriors' roster changes, and that game turned into a shootout, producing 236 total points. Given both teams’ attacking potential and defensive vulnerabilities, another high-scoring affair is on the cards.
