De'Anthony Melton Scores Season-High 22 Points; Eyes Starting Role

Warriors guard De'Anthony Melton scored a season-high 22 points (8-12 FG, 5-9 3PT) in 25 minutes during a win against the Bucks, marking his first 20+ point game in over two years. His career has been hampered by injuries, including a season-ending ACL tear last year, but he's returned strong, ranking second on the team in plus/minus since his Dec. 4 debut. Coach Kerr aims to increase his minutes, while Steph Curry praises his versatility. Melton, who wants to be the starting shooting guard, has been key to the Warriors' 4-0 record in games where he hits multiple threes.