Draymond Green Calls Out Warriors’ Defense After Shocking Loss to Giannis-Less Bucks
It was one of those nights in the NBA where expectations went one way—and reality went the other. The Golden State Warriors, who came into Thursday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks with an impressive 4–1 record, were riding high early in the 2025–26 season. They looked sharp, confident, and ready to extend their strong start. But what unfolded in Milwaukee was a stunning reminder that no game in the NBA is ever a sure thing.
Just before tip-off, the Bucks announced that their superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo would be sidelined with a knee injury. Naturally, most fans—and probably the Warriors themselves—assumed this would be an easy win. But instead of capitalizing, Golden State got caught flat-footed by a young and determined Bucks squad that refused to back down.
The real story of the night was former Warrior Ryan Rollins, who went off for a career-high 32 points, shooting an impressive 13-for-21 from the field, including five three-pointers. He led Milwaukee’s charge as the team shot nearly 48 percent overall and over 41 percent from deep. Even more striking, all five Bucks starters scored in double digits, showing just how well-balanced their attack was without Giannis on the floor.
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Golden State, on the other hand, simply looked off. The Warriors turned the ball over 19 times—far too many for a team known for discipline and ball movement. Their defense, which had been one of the best in the league through the first few games, suddenly fell apart. They couldn’t contain Milwaukee’s drives, missed key rotations, and were slow to adjust.
After the game, Draymond Green didn’t mince words. Speaking with reporters, he admitted bluntly, “Yeah, we were terrible switching. They got downhill over and over, which led to open shots. Once you let a team start feeling good, they’re NBA players—they’re going to make shots. If I had the answer, I think we would’ve won.”
It was a rare moment of candid reflection from the Warriors’ vocal leader, and it summed up the frustration that was evident across the roster. Stephen Curry also commented that Giannis’ absence didn’t change their focus but did impact their defensive adjustments—a subtle acknowledgment that they might’ve underestimated their opponent’s adaptability.
Ultimately, it was one of those games where everything that could go wrong, did. A hot-shooting opponent, sloppy execution, and a defense that couldn’t recover—all of it combined to hand Golden State a disappointing 120–110 loss.
Still, the Warriors don’t have long to dwell on it. They’ll have a chance to bounce back quickly when they face the Indiana Pacers next, a team still looking for its first win. And knowing how competitive this Golden State squad is, you can bet that Draymond’s “terrible” admission will fuel a much sharper effort in their next outing.
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