Golden State Warriors guard-forward Stephen Jackson (1) shoots as he is guarded by Milwaukee Bucks center Andrew Bogut (6) in the second quarter of their game, played Wednesday night. Golden State routed Milwaukee 120-90.

After a gruesome shooting night against Orlando, the Golden State Warriors were looking to correct themselves. And correct themselves they did - in a big way. Shooting 52.3% from the floor (including 68.2% from beyond the 3-point arc: 15-of-22), the Warriors ran all over the Milwaukee Bucks 120-90 at Oracle Arena.Not many highlights for Milwaukee, as Golden State outscored the Bucks in every period. The Warriors would hit six of eight 3-pointers in the first quarter to take a 5-point lead. Milwaukee would further dig themselves into a deeper hole by missing their first 8 shots of the 2nd period, falling bahind 38-25. Golden State’s hot shooting continued, as as forward Matt Barnes drained a 3to make it a 17-point Warriors lead then guard Monta Ellis would score a basket to make the Golden State lead 57-36 at halftime.

Warriors forward-center Al Harrington’s third 3-pointer of the game capped an 11-point run, giving Golden State a 64-36 lead early in the 3rd quarter; the Warriors would coast to the win. Golden State would have 6 players in double-figures, led by Baron Davis and Stephen Jackson with 20 points each; Davis would also dish out 9 assists. Kelenna Azubuike would add 16 in a reserve role, while Harrington would chip in with 15. Milwaukee was led by Michael Redd with 24 points with Bobby Simmons adding 13. Golden State (10-8) continues its succesful homestand, hosting the Miami Heat on Friday night; Milwaukee (8-9) travels to the Northwest to take on the Seattle SuperSonics, also on Friday night.

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