After taking out the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on Saturday at Chase Center, things didn’t go as smoothly on Tuesday against the team with the second-best record in the league, the Milwaukee Bucks.
The Bucks started out punishing the Warriors inside, with Bobby Portis, Brook Lopez and Giannis Antetokounmpo getting inside the paint early to take an 11-point lead in the first quarter.
The Bucks only hit three 3-pointers in the first half as they took a 12-point lead in the first half. Milwaukee never looked back against the defending champions.
Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton and Portis combined for 75 points on the way to a blowout win over the Warriors, 128-111.
As the Bucks coasted to a victory, the Warriors were whistled for five technical fouls during the contest. Jordan Poole, Steph Curry, Steve Kerr, Andre Iguodala and Jonathan Kuminga were all tagged with technical fouls against the Bucks on Tuesday.
Rookie Patrick Baldwin Jr. was able to record some playing time while in his hometown of Milwaukee. The 2022 No. 29 overall pick tallied six points on 2-of-3 shooting from the floor with two made triples in eight minutes off the bench.
The Warriors now hold a 2-12 record on the road this season. The Warriors will have to turn the page quickly with the second leg of a road back-to-back coming on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers.
Following Golden State’s loss in Milwaukee, the NBA community on Twitter chimed in with reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Tuesday night.
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Warriors at home vs Warriors on the road this season pic.twitter.com/26zQCo1JYQ
— Cameron Tabatabaie (@CTabatabaie) December 14, 2022
Warriors this season:
— 12-2 at home
— 2-12 on the roadConfusing. pic.twitter.com/w5hRefqV0i
— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 14, 2022
Gotta say, there's zero sense of panic within the Warriors' locker room. Disappointed after games like this, sure. But not worried in the slightest. Not sure what to make of it.
— C.J. Holmes 🦹🏾♂️ (@CjHolmes22) December 14, 2022
Crazy stat…
Warriors are LAST in the NBA in free throw attempts, but their opponents are FIRST in the NBA in free throw attempts 🤯 pic.twitter.com/BYRBBYukp6
— Guru (@DrGuru_) December 14, 2022
After their most impressive win of the season, Warriors fall to the Bucks 128-111.
Golden State had to rely almost all on their 3-point shooting, as just 18 of their 38 makes were 2-pointers. The Warriors shot 40% from the floor and from 3.
— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) December 14, 2022
In case you were wondering: the eight technical fouls assessed in tonight’s game is the most in a game this season.
The Warriors are the second team this season to get five techs in a single game (Timberwolves on Dec. 3)
— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) December 14, 2022
Warriors get beat easily in Milwaukee. They’re now 2-12 on the road, beginning their longest trip of the season. The final five on this swing: at Pacers, Sixers, Raptors, Knicks, Nets. They still haven’t beat an East team on the road.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 14, 2022
Steve Kerr looks to be pulling the plug down 21 in Milwaukee with nothing going. Steph Curry at 27 minutes. Draymond Green at 23 minutes. I'd expect both to play in Indianapolis tomorrow night. They need a win to avoid this road trip derailing quickly.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 14, 2022
Screenshot from Thizzle Dance video pic.twitter.com/weKIdjSE9F
— warriorsworld (@warriorsworld) December 14, 2022
Steph and Steve Kerr both received technical fouls after getting upset about not getting a call. pic.twitter.com/osLrEjmnWM
— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) December 14, 2022
Am I crazy or correct with this take? https://t.co/vPnD7q6Bf0
— Warriors Huddle (@WarriorsHuddle) December 14, 2022
Three first quarter techs. The referee fraternity is close and they definitely talk. The dubs have intentionally showed them up a few times in the last year and it seems like the refs remember and have been sticking it to them this season.
— Jason Dumas (@JDumasReports) December 14, 2022
Unwatchable at times tonight. https://t.co/8HFkmI1ewW
— Bonta Hill (@BontaHill) December 14, 2022
Warriors might be the best home team in the league and the worst road team.
— Guru (@DrGuru_) December 14, 2022
Bucks win it 128-111.
JK continues his growing stature with another 19 points on 6-10 shooting (3-5 from three).
Off night for the starters who shot a combined 21-57. On the other side, Giannis goes for 30-12-5 as Milwaukee shoot 54.9% from the field.
— Blue Man Hoop (@BlueManHoop) December 14, 2022
Warriors lose 128-111 to the Bucks
The Warriors made 8 more 3-pointers than the Bucks, but the Bucks made 11 more free throws and 18 more points in the paint
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) December 14, 2022
Warriors moving to a perfectly symmetrical 12-2 at home and 2-12 on the road which is WILD.
— Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) December 14, 2022
