“Got the Bucks playing like lukewarm dogsh*t”: Bucks fans in shambles over Doc Rivers’ coaching after loss to Memphis

Despite the regular season coming to a close, Doc Rivers continues to face a tumultuous tenure in Milwaukee. The Bucks squandered a 10-point lead and were defeated 111-101 by the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Wednesday, adding to their previous devastating loss to the Washington Wizards on Tuesday.

Despite not having Damian Lillard, Milwaukee has lost their last two games against teams that are not in playoff contention. Washington had a record of 14-61 going into last night’s game, while Memphis had a record of 25-50 going into tonight’s game.

Out of the last five games, the team has only won once against the Atlanta Hawks and lost the remaining four.

The loss of important players such as Lillard, Khris Middleton, Patrick Beverley, and Jaylin Galloway did not ease the disappointment for Milwaukee’s fans after their defeat to a weakened Memphis team. In addition to missing Ja Morant, Vince Williams Jr., John Konchar, Marcus Smart, Derrick Rose, Desmond Bane, Yuta Watanabe, and Ziaire Williams, the Grizzlies were also without several key players. This was a frustrating outcome for fans.

“Doc Rivers got the Bucks playing like lukewarm dogsh*t,” user @jamestown_502 posted on X (formerly Twitter).

“[They are]gonna get eliminated in the 1st or 2nd round in the playoffs,” said user @A1Jaay_.

“They really thought Doc was the answer lmaoooo,” added user @JC_pls1.

“My assessment that the Bucks had two automatic wins coming up with Washington and Memphis was… not correct,” tweeted NBA analyst Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA).

“Why tf [were the] Bucks going [wire to wire] with Memphis, I’m so confused like wtf do Doc actually be doing,” posted @Slim__Rob.

A spectator commented that the team’s defeat was not entirely due to Rivers, as they failed to make multiple open shots throughout the game. The team’s overall shooting percentage was 40%, with Giannis Antetokounmpo making 10 out of 23 shots and starters Pat Connaughton (2-for-12), Jae Crowder (2-for-8), and Malik Beasley (3-for-10) struggling with their shots.

Under the leadership of Doc Rivers, Milwaukee has achieved a coaching record of 15-15 this season. Rivers took over the team from former coach Adrian Griffin, who had previously led them to a record of 30-13.

Anticipating the Future of the Milwaukee Bucks

Despite currently holding the second seed in the East and being one game ahead of the third-place Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee could potentially slide down the standings if they have a poor record in their final six games.

Milwaukee’s remaining schedule is ranked as the fourth toughest, with their least challenging opponent being the Toronto Raptors.

The Boston Celtics, OKC Thunder, Orlando Magic (twice), and New York Knicks are all playoff contenders that Rivers’ team is scheduled to face in challenging matchups.

The Bucks may be at risk of losing their position if they continue to decline in the standings, as the Cavaliers, Magic, and Knicks all have viable opportunities to surpass them.