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The Golden State Warriors realized their pride once again in Jimmy Butler’s first game. it began with a land slope first half. The Bay went down 24 against the Bulls. However, a special Butler debut and a determined turned the tide. The Warriors scored 70 points in the second half. Now, the aim is to build camaraderie and start the array of wins to climb in the standings again. But there could be a roadblock.

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In the times the Warriors did try and jump out of their inconsistent stretch, they have heavily utilized Stephen Curry. All season long he has bee battling a nagging knee injury. Now on top of that, he is listed to have left quad soreness. It has put his participation against the Milwaukee Bucks in jeopardy.

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According to Anthony Slater, the Baby Face Assassin is listed as questionable for the game. It comes at a time when Curry had begun regaining his shooting prowess. the 36-year-old is on a three-game streak of scoring 30+ points and remains the nucleus of the Warriors’ shooting-heavy offense.

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Golden State Warriors injury report

Aside from Curry, the Warriors have a relatively clean health bill. Jonathan Kuminga, who suffered an ankle sprain early in January is still in his rehab phase and not fit to play. Hence, he remains out for the game against the Milwaukee Bucks. That’s two of their leading scorers missing out against a fluent offense like the Bucks.

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But not all hope is lost.

Jimmy Butler, who spent much of time this season suspended is itching to play basketball again. He had joy in every step during his debut. He scored 24 points, playing support to Curry. But he knows how to be the primary attacking threat. Furthermore, with Draymond Green and him anchoring the defense, the Warriors still have a good chance.

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The Bucks are still looking to accommodate Kyle Kuzma in their system. Moreover, Giannis Antetokounmpo is also out for the contest alluding to an injury. Hence, for both teams, the door is wide open.

Golden State Warriors depth chart

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Having dealt with not only injuries but also an unstable rotation, Steve Kerr has used many lineups this season. However, covering for Stephen Curry had been a rare occurrence. Previously, they had Dennis Schroder to run the guard behind him. But since his trade, that spot remains unoccupied.

With that, here’s how Kerr could use his pawns against the Bucks

StartersSecond stringThird string
Stephen Curry (questionable)Brandin PodziemskiMoses Moody
Buddy HieldGary Payton IIBrandn Podziemski
Jimmy ButlerMoses MoodyGary Payton II
Draymond GreenGui SantosJimmy Butler
Quinten PostKevon LooneyTrayce Jackson-Davis

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Both the Bucks and the Warriors will be shorthanded. They also have new players that need to be incorporated into their plans. In a battle without the primary options, this will be a test for both teams. Who do you think comes out on top? Let us know your views in the comments below.

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Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights. An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.

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