Direct message from Ryan Rollins after wild revenge against the Warriors

The Milwaukee Bucks beat the odds, winning 120-110 against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night without superstar Giannis Antetokounmpowho was ruled out an hour before tip-off due to pain in his left knee.

Despite missing a two-time MVP, Milwaukee turned in a disciplined performance at Fiserv Forum, holding Golden State to just 42.4% shooting overall and 34.2% from long range while committing just 12 turnovers compared to the Warriors’ 19.

The spotlight went to former Golden State guard Ryan Rollinswho scored a record 32 points, with eight assists, three rebounds and only one turnover. Rollins shot an efficient 13-of-21 from the field, including 5-of-7 from three-point range.

His rebound came in back-to-back games, having previously set a career-high 25 points against the New York Knicks. Rollins’ ability to penetrate the paint and hit timely rebounds proved decisive, helping the Bucks maintain control throughout the contest, especially in the fourth quarter.

After the game, Rollins playfully addressed Warriors fans, speaking“What’s up dub dub nation good dub great dub we gotta keep it up IESSIR.”

The 23-year-old guard has made the most of his increased role since Kevin Porter Jr.’s left ankle injury. in the season opener, now starts at point guard. For the season, Rollins is averaging 15.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 4.3 assists and three steals in 29.8 minutes per game, scoring in double figures in all but one contest.

Golden State drafted Rollins 44th overall in the 2022 NBA Draft. He played sparingly in his rookie season before the team traded him to the Washington Wizards as part of the Jordan Pool-Chris Paul deal. In less than a year, Rollins has emerged as a rising star for Milwaukee.

The Warriors fell behind thanks to good performances from Stephen Curry (27 points), Jonathan Cumminga (24 points, 8 rebounds) and Jimmy Butler (23 points, 11 rebounds). Turnovers and poor shooting, especially in the second half where they scored just 52 points, contributed to their second loss of the season.

Golden State, now 4-2, will face a challenging stretch on the road with nine of its next 11 games on the road. Meanwhile, the Bucks, who are now 4-1 on the season, will host the Sacramento Kings on Saturday.