Golden State Warriors 99-138 Milwaukee Bucks: 5 talking points as shooting struggles continue for Curry and co.

No. 3 - Golden State Warriors' James Wiseman proves he is the real deal against the Milwaukee Bucks

Golden State Warriors v Brooklyn Nets

The rookie is NBA ready, showing out once again as the Golden State Warriors went against the Milwaukee Bucks.

If there is one good thing that may come out of this season for the Golden State Warriors, it is that their second overall draft pick, James Wiseman, has turned out to be a stud.

Wiseman is tough! Gonna be a problem!!

— Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) December 25, 2020

In Wiseman's first start in the NBA, he put up 19 points against Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets.

Today, the rookie continued to show his potential on the court with 18 points – including three of four from 3-point range – and eight rebounds.

No. 2 - Stephen Curry's shooting struggles continue for the Golden State Warriors

2018 NBA Finals - Game Four

Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors will try to put this game behind them as soon as possible. The two-time All-Star has had a rough start to the season, shooting just 20% (two of 10) in back-to-back games from behind the arc.

Stephen Curry has never needed to carry a team to the playoffs:"What I fear we're going to find out this year is that he can't... On the 2017 Thunder, Steph could not have done what Russell Westbrook did in dragging that team to the playoffs." — @GetNickWright pic.twitter.com/WYLqP9YHUD

— Herd w/Colin Cowherd (@TheHerd) December 23, 2020

Curry clearly does not have much help from his supporting cast, but his play is nowhere near the level of play he is capable of. The six-time All-Star will need to get back into his shooting form, or else the Warriors are in for a long season.

No. 1 - Giannis Antetokounmpo's shooting is still a liability for the Milwaukee Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks v Boston Celtics

Despite the 39-point win over the struggling Golden State Warriors, the Milwaukee Bucks will continue to have a ceiling of the Eastern Conference semifinals unless Giannis Antetokounmpo can gain a consistent jump shot.

In the two games after Giannis signed the NBA’s most lucrative deal ever – five-years for $228.2 million – he has missed a game-tying free throw in the final seconds of the season opener and today went just four of 14 from the field.

If the Milwaukee Bucks are to take the next step and reach their goal of winning an NBA championship, they must rely on Antetokounmpo's ability to gain confidence in his jump shot.

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