MILWAUKEE – Three days after one of his top players was a healthy scratch in an effort to preserve his long-term health, Warriors coach Steve Kerr gave a measured response to Michael Jordan’s public criticism of load management.

The Milwaukee Bucks host the Golden State Warriors for their only regular season trip into Milwaukee tonight at Fiserv Forum. The Bucks (3-1) are hoping to win a second straight game while the Warriors (4-1) are looking to create a winning streak and put three victories in a row together.

The Golden State Warriors have jumped out to a 4-1 record to begin the season. Steve Kerr's team is playing with pace, poise and hunger, despite navigating a difficult offseason where Jonathan Kuminga's contract situation saw the team leave it late to round out the roster.

Milwaukee has built its entire offensive identity around orbiting Giannis Antetokounmpo with 3-point specialists who are willing to launch with even the slightest bit of space. They fire up an average of 38 3-pointers per night.

The Memphis Grizzlies (2-1) face the Golden State Warriors (2-1) Monday. Tip-off from Chase Center in San Francisco, California, is set for 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Grizzlies vs. Warriors odds and make our expert NBA picks and predictions for the best bets.

Golden State has one of the oldest rosters in the NBA. There are genuine concerns regarding the longevity of the current roster, especially veteran stars such as Stephen Curry and Al Horford. However, if the elder statesmen of the locker room can remain healthy, Kerr's team will be incredibly difficult to beat.

The Clippers (2-1) defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 114-107 on Sunday night at home. Kawhi Leonard led the team with 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 4 assists. Ivica Zubac added 21 points, while James Harden finished with 20 points, 13 assists, and 6 rebounds.

MILWAUKEE -- Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will not play in Thursday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Antetokounmpo had been listed as probable on the team's injury report with left knee soreness throughout the day, but he was a late scratch about an hour before tipoff.

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In a recent interview, Bucks head coach Doc Rivers expressed his pre-game anxiety regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo’s condition.