Bucks vs Warriors live score, updates, highlights from 2022 NBA Thursday game

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Written By Nick Metallinos

Steph Curry, Giannis Antetokounmpo (Golden State Warriors, Milwaukee Bucks)

At the halfway point of the season, we have a clearer picture of the teams that are more likely to be left standing at the season's end.

Although not many would have had the Warriors as championship contenders prior to the season tipping off, they certainly have them among the leaders now.

MORE: Does Klay Thompson's return make Warriors consensus title favorite?

Milwaukee has faced adversity this season after claiming their first championship in 50 years. The Bucks have had stints at various stages of this season without key players in Khris Middleton, Jrue Holiday and, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Milwaukee has lost two in a row heading into this game, but The Greek Freak has been playing at an MVP level once again this season, averaging 28.4 points, 11.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists so far this season. The Warriors have got Klay Thompson back, albeit, on a minutes restriction (not shot restriction though!), while the Bucks will be missing Holiday for this game, but could this be a preview of the 2022 NBA Finals?

The Sporting News has you covered with live updates, scores, stats and highlights from Fiserv Forum:

Bucks vs. Warriors live updates, highlights, stats

Bucks vs. Warriors score

	1	2	3	4	FINAL
Bucks	37
Warriors	21

Second Quarter

8:03 p.m: Another blow for the Dubs. Gary Payton II is done for the night.

Gary Payton II is out for the night. Lower back tightness.

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) January 14, 2022

End of the first quarter Bucks 37, Warriors 21

Giannis Antetokounmpo 11 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists

Khris Middleton 11 points, 2 assists

Andrew Wiggins 6 points

Jordan Poole 6 points

8:00 p.m: Bucks close out the quarter with an 8-0 run. Milwaukee shot 58 percent in the first quarter.

7:51 p.m: That's now 163 consecutive games with a made triple for Steph Curry, breaking the record previously held by .... Steph Curry. Warriors had missed their first seven 3's until that make by Steph.

7:45 p.m: Timeout Golden State. Bucks lead 16-4 with 7:05 left in the first.

7:43 p.m: GIANNIS!

7:40 p.m: Giannis with the mid-range beauty!

7:33 p.m: Coach Bud looking to establish Antetokounmpo early. Giannis is at the foul line in the first 13 seconds of the game.