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Two of the most exciting teams this season clashed on Halloween and it was spooky in another way. The Warriors went to Fiserv Forum for a game with the longest tenured franchise stars – Steph Curry and Draymond Green,
MILWAUKEE — As the NBA world heard the news that Giannis Antetokounmpo was a last-minute scratch just before Thursday night’s game because of left knee soreness, the general consensus from many was that the Golden State Warriors would cruise to a victory against an undermanned team playing without one of the best players in the game.
New Grizzlies acquisition Charles Bassey will be active against the Warriors. Bassey signed a 10-day contract via a hardship exception created by the long list of Memphis injuries. Grizzlies coach Tuomas Iisalo said Bassey should help as a rebounder. Memphis center Jock Landale remains in the starting lineup against Golden State.
The Golden State Warriors walked into Milwaukee expecting a break with Giannis Antetokounmpo sidelined, but instead ran into the hottest stretch of Ryan Rollins’ young career.
This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/warriors/onsi as Warriors Receive Major Advantage in Bucks Game After Latest Giannis News.
Without an injured Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks topple the Warriors 120-110 behind total team effort. Ryan Rollins scored a career-high 32.
Stephen Curry was loving a matchup between Warriors teammate Pat Spencer and his brother, Cam, during the Grizzlies game.