Warriors Lose to Bucks Despite Strong Performances from Kuminga and Podziemski
Golden State Warriors Criticized for Benching Kuminga in Final Quarter
- Jonathan Kuminga scored 28 points in the Warriors' loss to the Bucks, marking his best back-to-back scoring games of his career.
- Despite the loss, rookie guard Brandin Podziemski performed well with 23 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals.
- The Warriors, who were without star player Steph Curry, led by as much as seven points in the third quarter but were eventually overpowered by the Bucks.
- Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton combined for 84 points for the Bucks.
- Warriors' coach Steve Kerr's decision to bench Kuminga in the final quarter was met with criticism from fans.