Giannis’ Absence, Bucks’ Playoff Push, and Knicks Showdown: Milwaukee’s New Rotation Driving Change
Milwaukee Bucks surge with improved offensive firepower, but Giannis Antetokounmpo’s status remains a mystery. Can the Bucks maintain winning ways without their cornerstone? Justin Garcia and Camille Davis dissect the team’s 8 wins in 10 games, evaluating how Doc Rivers’ lineup adjustments and breakout performances from Kevin Porter Jr. and Ryan Rollins are keeping Milwaukee in the playoff hunt.
The hosts break down shifting minutes restrictions, injury updates, and critical matchups looming against the New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks. Hot shooting, rebounding leaps, and a new two-way deal for Cormac Ryan spark debate about postseason potential. Is Milwaukee’s defense playoff-ready, and can the Bucks climb the Eastern Conference standings before Giannis returns? Don’t miss this fast-paced analysis of the Bucks’ evolving identity and their path toward NBA contention.
00:00 – Giannis’ Return Timeline Unclear
05:51 – Giannis’ Absence and Team Frustration
07:15 – Giannis’ Return Timeline Uncertainty
12:12 – Bucks’ Missed Opportunities This Season
16:27 – Improving Metrics, Winning Games
17:41 – Bucks’ Monthly Performance Analysis
21:36 – Crossing Bridges and Bucs Updates
26:34 – Player’s Improved Scoring and Shooting
28:30 – Bucks’ Challenges and Roster Overview
30:31 – Bucsk’ Play-In Race Pressure
33:54 – Atlanta’s Rest Advantage Preview
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11 Comments
Hello guys!
These Bucks do not have the same chemistry as the 2019-2021 teams.
When RR, KPJ, Kuz, Cam etc apart from Bobby and Andre Jj , are asked about No 34 and the gravity he carries, they do not comment at all on Gianis' skills or assistance he gives to the team. As Justin says "giata -giata".
This shows that even if and when Giannis returns they will still keep the bal on their hands so do not expect results.
Hope i am wrong but….
The problem was before you got a big man in that wants to be a point guard that can't shoot refuse to pass until he gets his own shots off, refuse coaching no criticism when he's bad. then you got another big Myles Turner the never saw a shot he didn't like. Myles Turner wants to play off the other kuzma can't hit the back of a barn. Now that your majesty is on the sidelines they're actually playing team ball and will allow doc Rivers to coach them and be critical when they're not executing properly. Set the freak out for the season before the Achilles gets torn learn from history. It's time to move on from this freaky situation. They need to trade the freak for Kessler in Jackson get a couple first from Utah develop the guards. Stop allowing Rollins to be a turnover machine give Cam Thomas some real playing time he should be playing 30 minutes minimum along with dang Sim's is ballin out when giving a chance evaluate the players that you have give them a lot of playing time looking at what you have going into next year
All the team and players heard about was being traded in the month of January, what the freak is going to do. Now they're in a position where they can actually play The freak is in the background so to speak they can concentrate on winning. Doc finally got the memo not to give Myles Turner all those minutes and share them with Sims who actually wants to be a big man rebound play interior defense and not just shoot up shots like your Steph Curry when you're not Myles Turner. The guards can actually pass the ball around to the open man take care advantages of mismatches instead of having a freak just doing what he wants to do.
Simms plays a big factor in the Bucks success. 2nd chance possession helps a lot!
Let's not get it twisted. The Bucks have been on a roll recently but against bunch of bad teams or teams missing key players like Cavs who they barely beat. Their best, legit win during this stretch was against the Heat. When they play against legit teams like Raptors they got smoked and I guarantee that they gonna get smoked again tonight against Knicks and Monday against Celtics (assuming Giannis doesn't play). This team isn't going anywhere this year, and they should have embraced the tank and gotten a decent pick for next season.
I don't understand why Justin and Camille talk as if the Bucks do not control their own destiny for a play in spot. They are tied in the lost column with both the Hawks and Hornets and have the ability to secure the tie breaker with both of those squads. The control their own destiny. Just win and you're in!
We’re winning and he’s getting healthier, why waste this much time on it?
The bucks are looking to trade Giannis this off season that's why we don't see giannis.
Maybe bucks can catch a break and heat come all the way out. Bucks sneak into 10th
Excited for tonight’s game! I will be in the building.
Let Doc operate. Best coach for these guards to learn from fuck what you heard.