It’s safe to say this wasn’t the start of the season Doc Rivers wanted for the Milwaukee Bucks.
Fresh off a 115-102 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, the Bucks have opened the season with a 1-2 record. Thus, it’s fair to wonder: what’s going on with the Bucks?
This isn’t the first time the Bucks have struggled in recent years. They have suffered a first-round exit in the last two playoffs, and ultimately, they’ve struggled to replicate the title-winning season of 2020-21. While key injuries have played a significant factor, it’s safe to say it’s been a tough stretch for Milwaukee. However, the Bucks are opening the 2024-25 season at relatively full strength (minus Khris Middleton) and following a full offseason under coach Doc Rivers. Yet, they’re still posting underwhelming results — even if three games are not enough of a sample size to draw valuable conclusions…