From the desk of Willie Delwiche.
It was Bucks vs Warriors in Milwaukee last night. Giannis vs Curry. A marquee January matchup for the NBA.
The game got away from Golden State early and they were down 48-24 with about 8 minutes to go in the first half. When the final buzzer sounded, it was a 118-99 Bucks win. Curry, who has been averaging 35 minutes per game this season, was only in for 29 last night. In fact, no starter on either team played more than 30 minutes.
Turns out a blowout in January is a great time for players (even the stars) to get some rest. It’s a long season and when the must-win playoff games come around, coaches are going to want their players as fresh as possible.