Milwaukee Bucks’ newly appointed head coach, Doc Rivers, has not had a great start since taking over from Adrian Griffin. NBA legend and TNT sports analyst Charles Barkley expressed his disappointment with Rivers as the new coach of the Milwaukee Bucks during a national TV broadcast. During a segment on Inside the NBA, Barkley vented his frustration towards coach Rivers as the Bucks continued to struggle, despite having two All-Stars on the team. After Griffin was dismissed by the team, Doc Rivers assumed the role. Under Rivers, the team has stumbled to a 3-7 record. Barkley emphasized that Milwaukee, under Rivers, appears to lack a strategic approach and relies solely on raw talent, falling short of expectations.
Despite the absence of key players due to injuries, the Milwaukee Bucks suffered a narrow 113-110 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies, marking their seventh defeat in 10 games under their new coach. Despite facing an undermanned opponent, the Bucks were unable to assert their dominance in the game. In a matchup against a shorthanded Memphis Grizzlies team in the second half of a back-to-back, the Bucks were outworked and outplayed, resulting in a harsh 113-110 defeat. This loss brings their record to 3-7 since Rivers replaced Griffin and leaves them with a 35-21 record heading into the All-Star break.
After the game, Rivers strongly criticized his team, specifically focusing on their lack of discipline and effort. The Bucks have the advantage of eight days to rest and regroup, but Rivers will have to dedicate part of that time to coaching the Eastern Conference All-Star team. With a peculiar season unfolding for the Bucks, they’ll face a tough challenge resuming play on February 23, with an away game against the Western Conference-leading Minnesota Timberwolves.
According to the Source firstsportz.com