Milwaukee Bucks: Grades from 116-107 win over Golden State Warriors

A. With reduced turnovers and incredible efficiency, this was comfortably one of Eric Bledsoe’s best performances in a Bucks jersey. As the Bucks stretched their lead out in the third quarter, Bledsoe’s red-hot shooting was pivotal, but beyond that he was also the kind of steady presence the Bucks have needed from a point guard in the absence of <a rel=. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks. ERIC BLEDSOE

C-. <a href=. Guard. Milwaukee Bucks. TONY SNELL

Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. KHRIS MIDDLETON. A. Khris Middleton didn’t have an easy night as he picked up a hyperextended knee early in the second quarter, but he managed to shake off any lingering effects to shoulder a heavy load of minutes and offensive production to great effect. Middleton’s play has dramatically improved since the All-Star break, and that continued on this occasion as he was disruptive in the passing lanes and efficient from deep. With 23 points, three steals, three rebounds and two assists, Middleton should feel very satisfied with his night’s work.

A+. Giannis Antetokounmpo gave Bucks fans another nervous moment as he went over on his right ankle for the second time in a little over a week, but as is evident in all other elements of his play, there truly is no stopping the Greek Freak at the moment. After something of a down patch by his incredibly high standards either side of the All-Star break, Giannis has hit his stride of late and is peaking at just the right time. While there are plenty of kinks that need to be worked out by the Bucks as a team heading into the postseason, their best player looks prepared to arrive in the playoffs in top form. Antetokounmpo relished the matchup with Kevin Durant in the first half, and certainly didn’t slow down after his star opponent’s ejection. His 32 points on 14-of 18 shooting was a remarkable tally, and Giannis added five assists, four rebounds and two steals for good measure.. Forward. Milwaukee Bucks. GIANNIS ANTETOKOUNMPO

C+. The Warriors certainly had their share of success from the ease with which <a rel=. Center. Milwaukee Bucks. JOHN HENSON