Postgame Recap: Bucks Shakeup the Lineup to Find Bench Heroes and a Needed Win in Atlanta
Milwaukee Bucks’ revamped starting lineup fuels a crucial win over the Atlanta Hawks, but can this spark a lasting turnaround? Justin Garcia and Camille Davis spotlight AJ Green’s breakout 42-minute performance, Pete Nance’s impactful bench minutes, and Doc Rivers’ bold rotation changes—including Gary Trent Jr.’s surprise DNP. Strategic decisions are dissected, from staggering Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins to unlocking cleaner offensive looks for Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bobby Portis.
Major concerns loom as the Bucks again struggle with second-chance points and shot attempt disparity, nearly undone by Atlanta’s late three-point surge. Will Milwaukee’s efficiency offset their possession woes as they face elite teams like the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets? Plus, how does Doc Rivers’ leadership style resonate in a locker room seeking consistency and playoff hope? Don’t miss this sharp analysis on the Milwaukee Bucks’ evolving formula for success.
00:00 Unexpected Lineup Change Explained
04:03 Lineup Change Improves Porter’s Role
08:37 Managing Minutes Without Giannis
14:56 Solid Bench Impact Analysis
16:51 Bucks’ Key Issue Explained
22:47 Bucks’ Offensive Rebound Struggles
25:58 Bucks’ Offensive Rebounding Problem
28:10 Defense, Rebounding, and Offensive Strategy
31:39 Team’s Need for Consistency
34:31 KG’s Question on Giannis, Doc
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33 Comments
Say it… Bobby is an important, reliable and valuable Bucks player. 2nd highest scorer tonight. But how (and why) do Bucks continue to throw away another lead in 4th quarter .
Green needs to be cut, he was responsible for the collapse with his bad defense, even Quack had to bench him at end of game, or it would have been a loss
Bobby won this game
Nance needs to start, so does Ajax, Green a total failure, benching KPJ smart move, green, Rollins, kpj have no chemistry- you can't have more than one on the floor
Kuzma makes the Bucks more NBA ready
Darkdevil needs to be in the starting lineup
The team lacks persistence throughout every game. Because we won this game, nothing has changed yet!
So, P.N. is the saviour?
Why Giannis did noy play in 3rd so long time?
"Pete Nance Truther" Justin, you legend
We need a decent coach desperately. Winning by 23 and nearly losing the game is bad.
True points are on Green, having a statue on defense makes second shots easy
Ronda failed his job interview
One thing i did not expect: GT having DNP next to his name
people person? Quack benches players for long stretches, hes a jerk, but keeps brownies like his son and green in lineup failing every night
GA needs to get over playing the point ……
How many times are we gonna see him? Bring it up to floor towards the end of a tight game during an opponent comeback and him losing it or taking a bad shot…….. so it happened last night again in the last three minutes. Is it just me?
Again. Rebounding. How the heck are the bucks so bad and getting after the ball?
Trouble getting to the free throw line. Loss of Dame. There go 8 free throws down to 2. It’s a problem and idk if a lineup change, or better offense, will do anything to win the shot battle. They need a vet, size, and heart.
If the Hawks had a decent 3point shooting, it would have been just another loss for the Bucks.
Bucks need to trade for JA and continue to start Kyle Kuzma and get another center/forward
Thank you Lord. 🙏
Won by 2 against a team that just traded their franchise player. We are in trouble.
Still not looking fixed
atlanta missed 20 straight 3's in the first half. that is not going to happen too often. It still went down to the last possesion. let's cool the jets on everything is back on track. Was it marginally better with nance and the rotation changes, yes but there will still massive problems with the way this team is playing. turner needs a power drink or a tune up or needs to be moved before the deadline. nance is better than sims that has been established.
Fire doc bucks are not fixed are rotations are terrible AJ green keeps leading the team in minutes we will not win many games. He shoots threes that’s it. I don’t know why the bucks so worried about have all these 3 point shooters on the floor that’s not winning games defense and rebounding wins games.
Im glad they finally played pete nance. We just needed a change 💯
don't espect Nance to play again.
Can we talk a bit more about Pete Nance? Dude played insane and has crazy defense. He's literally the missing key we need on the court
Jon Horst trying to Sabotage my boy Doc Rivers… Jon Horst won’t get us any players. He basically making everyone suffer.
Hopefully coaching to keep his job brings out the best Coach Rivers that Glenn has to offer. Always a great person but we need a leader too. At the end you mention the group he was brought in to coach. Veterans, Allstars, some hall of famers, guys getting their jersey retired somewhere. Just like winning the chip in Boston it was a team that didn’t need much coaching or adjustments. Stay out of the way and get results. That isn’t this team. It’s good to see the effort and trying new looks. I’ll give Doc a little credit here and see where it goes.
According to Twitter it was the #1 differential lineup in the league, not #2
Fire Glenn move some players and we are off to the races.
So glad Pete got some minutes!!! He’s been nothing but good any time he’s gotten the opportunity to play. I hope he gets more time. And he can shoot the 3’s 🙂
Great show thank you for putting in proper perspective. Love Nance getting a chance and GTJ to bench.