Warriors see streak finally come to end

Golden State’s record 24-game winning streak to start the season came to an end on Saturday in a 108-95 loss to the Bucks in Milwaukee, with interim coach Luke Walton saying the Warriors “ran of gas”.

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (left) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Jabari Parker battle for a rebound in the first quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Centre.

The NBA’s best 3-point team shot 23.1 percent (6-of-26) from beyond the arc.

Milwaukee, meanwhile, played its best game of a frustrating season, shooting just a shade under 50 percent from the field and knocking down 6 of 14 3-point attempts. While Golden State had to rely nearly exclusively on Curry and Draymond Green for scoring, the Bucks’ balanced offense allowed them to go to the break up 11.

“We stuck together tonight”, said center Greg Monroe, who led Milwaukee with 28 points and 11 rebounds.

BEAL SIDELINED: Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal will be sidelined at least the next two weeks with a right leg injury.

Elsewhere, San Antonio put in a superb defensive performance in the first half to set up a big win at Atlanta, Boston ended Charlotte’s winning streak in a result that tightened the fight at the top of the Atlantic and Southeast divisions, while Detroit extended its home winning streak to five by defeating Indiana.

Counting the wins in their final four games last season, the defending National Basketball Association champions have taken 28 in a row. Mayo. The Warriors ended the quarter on a 10-0 run to draw within 30-28 after one.

The ’71-72 Lakers went to overtime once in their 33-game stretch, beating Phoenix 126-117 in Los Angeles on December 10, 1971.

In the meantime, the focus should instead be on what they did accomplish: capturing the hearts and minds of America by reeling off one win after another under a barrage of three-pointers, stifling defense and plenty of personality.

Ersan Ilyasova added 20 points, while Kentavious Caldwell-Pope finished with 18 points. Bravo, Dubs. They nearly made it all the way through their seven-game road trip and are now just 24-1.

Just one night before the Warriors lost to the Bucks, the Boston Celtics came oh-so-close. They’ll have Sunday and Monday off before beginning a four-games-in-six-days trip that includes a visit to Golden State on Friday.

In a game that saw 14 lead changes and six ties, the Celtics took the lead for good at 90-89 on a fast-break basket by Thomas with 2:54 remaining. The Bucks average the second-fewest number of possessions in the league (95.3 per 48 minutes), while the Warriors’ pace is the third-fastest (101.7).