The latest regular-season Warriors-Bucks meeting produced an unusual result. Milwaukee shot better, yet Golden State won 120-113.
Stephen Curry scored 31 points. Giannis Antetokounmpo answered with 34. However, the decisive numbers came from shot distribution, rebounding, and free throws.
Game Snapshot
| Detail | Result |
|---|---|
| Match | Milwaukee Bucks at Golden State Warriors |
| Date | January 7, 2026 |
| Venue | Chase Center, San Francisco |
| Final Score | Warriors 120, Bucks 113 |
| Halftime Score | Warriors 64, Bucks 53 |
| Warriors Top Scorer | Stephen Curry — 31 points |
| Bucks Top Scorer | Giannis Antetokounmpo — 34 points |
| Warriors Record After Game | 20-18 |
| Bucks Record After Game | 16-21 |
Golden State built separation during the middle quarters. The Warriors scored 33 points in the second and 34 in the third. Milwaukee then won the fourth quarter 31-22, but the comeback stopped short.
Primary source: Official NBA game summary
Golden State Warriors Player Stats
Warriors Main Rotation
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 34 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 12-21 | 3-9 | +16 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 25 | 22 | 3 | 0 | 8-12 | 5-9 | +4 |
| Jimmy Butler III | 32 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 6-15 | 1-5 | -4 |
| Draymond Green | 29 | 14 | 3 | 7 | 5-12 | 3-8 | -10 |
| Quinten Post | 19 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 5-8 | 1-3 | -12 |
| Moses Moody | 28 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3-7 | 3-6 | 0 |
| Al Horford | 19 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 3-6 | 2-4 | +9 |
| Brandin Podziemski | 22 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 1-5 | 0-2 | +19 |
| Gui Santos | 18 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | +12 |
Curry produced Golden State’s most complete scoring line. He shot 12-of-21, added seven assists, and committed only one turnover. His +16 rating also reflected Golden State’s strongest stretches.
Melton supplied the game’s important secondary scoring burst. He scored 22 points on only 12 shots. Five of his eight field goals came from three-point range.
Horford contributed in a different way. He finished with 10 rebounds, six assists, and two blocks. Golden State therefore received useful production beyond its three leading scorers.
Detailed stats: Basketball-Reference box score
Milwaukee Bucks Player Stats
Bucks Main Rotation
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 31 | 34 | 10 | 5 | 15-22 | 2-4 | +3 |
| Ryan Rollins | 35 | 16 | 7 | 4 | 7-13 | 2-5 | -4 |
| Kevin Porter Jr. | 40 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 7-12 | 1-3 | -2 |
| Myles Turner | 25 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 4-8 | 2-4 | -7 |
| Kyle Kuzma | 21 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 5-7 | 2-2 | -13 |
| A.J. Green | 30 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 4-8 | 3-6 | +1 |
| Bobby Portis | 23 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2-7 | 2-4 | 0 |
| Gary Trent Jr. | 22 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2-7 | 0-4 | -11 |
| Gary Harris | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -2 |
Giannis was Milwaukee’s dominant scorer. He made 15 of 22 shots and collected 10 rebounds. However, he converted only two of seven free throws.
Kevin Porter Jr. handled much of Milwaukee’s creation. His nine assists led both teams individually. Ryan Rollins added 16 points, seven rebounds, and four assists.
Kyle Kuzma was efficient in limited minutes. He scored 13 points on seven attempts. Yet his -13 plus-minus was Milwaukee’s lowest mark among the listed rotation players.
The Stat That Actually Decided the Game
Milwaukee’s 54.1% field-goal percentage beat Golden State’s 49.4%. Milwaukee also shot 43.8% from three. Golden State finished at 38.3%. Those percentages alone suggest Milwaukee should have been competitive enough to win.
But Golden State created more valuable scoring opportunities.
| Team | 2PT Points | 3PT Points | FT Points | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 52 | 54 | 14 | 120 |
| Bucks | 64 | 42 | 7 | 113 |
| Difference | -12 | +12 | +7 | +7 |
This scoring breakdown explains the entire seven-point margin.
Milwaukee gained 12 extra points from two-point baskets. Golden State erased all 12 through three-pointers. The Warriors then gained another seven points at the free-throw line.
That seven-point free-throw scoring advantage exactly matches the final margin. It does not mean free throws alone decided every possession. However, it clearly shows where Golden State converted its opportunities more effectively.
Golden State’s Three-Point Volume Changed the Math
The Warriors attempted 47 three-pointers. Milwaukee attempted only 32. Golden State therefore created 15 additional attempts from the highest-value regular field-goal area.
Golden State made 18 threes. Milwaukee made 14. That gave the Warriors a 12-point advantage from long range despite Milwaukee posting the better three-point percentage.
Melton’s bench shooting mattered heavily here. He made five threes himself. Curry, Green, and Moody each added three.
The result shows why raw shooting percentage can mislead. Shot location and volume also determine offensive value.
Rebounding Gave Golden State Extra Control
Golden State also held a 41-36 rebounding advantage. Al Horford led the Warriors with 10 rebounds. Curry and Podziemski each collected six.
Milwaukee depended heavily on Giannis for interior production. He grabbed 10 rebounds, while Ryan Rollins collected seven. No other Bucks player exceeded six.
The Warriors also committed only 10 turnovers. Milwaukee finished with 12. These were not huge differences individually, but they helped Golden State protect its possession advantage.
Curry vs Giannis: Different Paths to Big Numbers
Curry finished with 31 points, seven assists, and six rebounds. His scoring came through balanced shot creation. He made three three-pointers and four free throws.
Giannis scored 34 points with 10 rebounds and five assists. He dominated inside and shot 68.2% overall. Yet his 2-of-7 free-throw performance left five possible points unused.
Neither star’s scoring total fully explains the outcome. Golden State received 43 combined points from Butler and Melton. Milwaukee’s supporting production was more distributed but less explosive.
How This Game Fit the 2025-26 Season Series
The teams split their two regular-season meetings.
Milwaukee won 120-110 on October 30, 2025. Ryan Rollins scored a career-high 32 points in that matchup. Giannis did not play because of left knee soreness.
Golden State answered with the 120-113 win on January 7, 2026. Curry’s 31 points led the Warriors, while Giannis scored 34 for Milwaukee.
As of September 19, 2026, January’s contest remains their latest completed NBA regular-season meeting. Their next listed regular-season matchup is December 20, 2026, in Milwaukee.
A July 4, 2026 meeting also appears in search results. However, that was a California Classic Summer League game involving Warriors Blue, not the standard NBA regular-season teams.
Final Takeaway
The Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks match player stats tell more than a Curry-versus-Giannis story.
Milwaukee shot efficiently and dominated two-point scoring. Golden State answered through three-point volume, stronger free-throw production, and a rebounding edge.
Curry led the Warriors with 31 points. Giannis led all scorers with 34. Melton’s 22 bench points became a major secondary factor.
The most revealing number was not field-goal percentage. It was scoring distribution. Golden State’s extra three-pointers erased Milwaukee’s interior advantage, while its seven-point free-throw edge became the final seven-point difference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who scored the most points in Warriors vs Bucks?
Giannis Antetokounmpo led all players with 34 points. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 31.
What was the final Warriors vs Bucks score?
Golden State defeated Milwaukee 120-113 on January 7, 2026, at Chase Center.
How many three-pointers did Golden State make?
The Warriors made 18 three-pointers from 47 attempts. Milwaukee made 14 from 32 attempts.
Did Curry or Giannis have the better scoring total?
Giannis scored 34 points. Curry scored 31. Curry’s Warriors won the game 120-113.
What is the best primary source for the match stats?
The official NBA game page provides the score, recap, quarter results, and box-score access. View the official NBA Warriors-Bucks game page
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