MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Bucks made a significant coaching change recently, firing Adrian Griffin and hiring Doc Rivers in hopes of turning their underperforming team around. However, the team’s performance has only worsened since then, reaching a new low with a devastating loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday.
Despite facing a shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies team, the Bucks were outworked and outplayed, resulting in a 113-110 loss. This defeat brings their record to 3-7 since Rivers took over, with a 35-21 overall record heading into the All-Star break.
Rivers criticized his team’s lack of discipline and effort after the game, highlighting specific mistakes that reflected poorly on the team’s performance. Despite Rivers’ recent appointment, it’s clear that there are still adjustments to be made within the team.
The Grizzlies, with a record of 20-36, played their ninth game in 15 days and were without several key players. It was a lineup of young and relatively inexperienced players who managed to secure a surprising victory over the more established Bucks.
The Bucks’ loss to such an undermanned Grizzlies team raises questions about the team’s capabilities and Rivers’ impact as the new head coach. With stars like Giannis Antetkounmpo and Damian Lillard, the loss to a less experienced Grizzlies lineup is a significant setback for the Bucks.
The team now has an eight-day break to regroup before returning to action against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The pressure is on for the Bucks to reassess their strategies and make a comeback after a disappointing performance.
Overall, the Bucks’ season has been filled with unexpected ups and downs, and it remains to be seen how they will recover from this recent setback under Rivers’ leadership.