Ryan Rollins Stuns Warriors with 32-Point Masterclass as Bucks Triumph Without Giannis
In a glowing display that no one saw coming, Ryan Rollins burned his former platoon, the Golden State soldiers, leading the Milwaukee Bucks to a 120- 110 win on Thursday night. And he did it all without the help of Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was sidelined.
Rollins, formerly an alternate-round pick by the soldiers back in 2022, turned the tables on his old team, dropping a stimulating 32 points, sinking five shots from beyond the arc, and adding eight assists for good measure.
It was a statement game. A performance that left fans, pundits, and even the Warriors’ bench stunned.
The road to this moment has been anything but smooth. Drafted 44th overall, Rollins’ time in San Francisco was short-lived.
He became collateral in the Warriors’ reshuffling act, the deal that sent Jordan Poole packing for Chris Paul saw Rollins rerouted to Washington, and eventually, to Milwaukee.
Now? He’s thriving. Playing alongside Cole Anthony, who minced in with 16 points, Rollins looked every bit the confident bottom general the Bucks demanded.
Ryan Rollins was magnificent tonight.
32 PTS | 8 AST | 5 3PM | 71% 3FG pic.twitter.com/jZXrHo3NJ1
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) October 31, 2025
Together, they controlled tempo, spread the bottom, and penalized the soldiers’ shaky border defense.
Numerous anticipated the Bucks to struggle without their megastar. But Rollins had other ideas. He ran the offense with poise, zipping through protectors, creating plays, and raining threes like a stager guard.
Against a soldier’s platoon led by Steph Curry, Rollins managed to steal the limelight, no easy feat when participating in the court with a two-time MVP.
His energy, vision, and sheer confidence gave Milwaukee the boost it demanded to pull down in the fourth quarter.
“It’s about staying ready. I’ve worked for moments like this,” Rollins said post-game. “I know what I can do when I’m given the chance.” And boy, did he prove it.
For Golden State, the loss cuts deeper than the scoreline suggests. Watching Rollins dominate must sting. A player they drafted, developed, and ultimately discarded is now flourishing elsewhere, and against them, no less.
Meanwhile, Milwaukee Bucks fans are enjoying the show. Rollins’ rise adds another intriguing layer to the Bucks’ identity — a young, hungry team that can thrive even when Giannis sits out.
Basketball, like fate, is unpredictable. One night, you’re a benchwarmer. The next, you’re headlining highlight reels.
Ryan Rollins’ rout isn’t just about one game; it’s about eventuality. It’s about timing, adaptability, and seizing the moment. The Bucks may have exhumed a retired gem, and if this performance is any indication, the league had better take notice.
