The Golden State Warriors are gearing up for a must-watch matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, but there’s a catch: no Steph Curry. That’s right, folks! Our beloved chef of threes will be hitting the bench for the second leg of a back-to-back, because, surprise, surprise, he’s running on empty.

After Monday’s exhausting 114-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Coach Steve Kerr dropped the truth bomb: Steph’s tired. Cue the collective gasp. Kerr stated, “He’s tired. Steph has been carrying us for a month; he’s been amazing. He doesn’t have his energy right now”. So, what’s a superstar to do? A little R&R, of course.

Curry, who has been raining threes like it’s well, his job (oh wait, it is), delivered a less-than-stellar performance on Monday, scoring 20 points with a shooting percentage that was lower than your New Year’s resolutions. Not even a full energy bar could save that outing, with Curry struggling at just 28.6 percent from the field. Yikes!

Kerr, understanding that we’re not in the business of burning out our best players, is contemplating giving Steph a much-needed night off. “We got to absolutely consider giving him a night and getting him rejuvenated for the sake of him and the remainder of our games,” Kerr said, hinting at the desperate need to save Curry’s magic for the final playoff push. After all, what’s a good postseason run without a healthy star?

Meanwhile, the Warriors have proven they can survive without Steph, going 6-3 this season when he’s chilling on the sidelines. Not too shabby. But with Brandin Podziemski also questionable and reports swirling around Giannis Antetokounmpo’s potential game-time decisions, this game is starting to look more like a dodgeball match at middle school gym class than a showdown between two NBA giants.

Fans can keep their fingers crossed that Podziemski makes a comeback after a back strain, while Quinten Post’s status is still up in the air due to a nagging ankle issue. The Bucks, however, may see a beefy lineup, as Giannis and Damian Lillard (right groin soreness) are both listed as probable.

So, with Curry resting up and the playoff clock ticking down, will the Warriors manage to reclaim their winning ways against the Bucks, or will this be the turning point of a rocky season? Grab your popcorn, hold onto your jerseys, and let’s find out!