The Bucks have gained 4 of their final 5 video games, lastly getting their season again on observe and offering reduction for Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has had a tough begin to 2024.
Bucks again on observe
After profitable the season opener in opposition to the Sixers, Milwaukee misplaced their subsequent six NBA video games, leaving the group in dire straits after the primary month of 2024.
The ambiance across the Bucks wasn’t nice in October, and there was palpable pressure within the locker room after a 2-8 begin.
However the group has lastly turned issues round, with Giannis Antetokounmpo main the group to 4 wins in its final 5 video games, together with Wednesday night time’s victory over Chicago.
Enterprise dealt with. pic.twitter.com/xQOIRaOhX7
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 21, 2024
After his second straight win, Giannis spoke to the media about ending his stoop, and the “Greek Freak” was clearly relieved to lastly be on the profitable facet.
“There’s nonetheless a variety of video games left. 67 video games left. We’re on target. We’re profitable at dwelling… it isn’t that unhealthy. In any case, there’s nonetheless a variety of season left. Head down for us. It is easy to do this, however we do not imply to really feel unhealthy about ourselves.
“It felt horrible to lose 5 or 6 in a row. It felt like we misplaced 20 in a row. We do not wish to return to that.”
Giannis at the moment leads the league in scoring with 32.1 factors per recreation, and on Wednesday he added one other 41 factors in simply 35 minutes on the ground.
Giannis is inevitable.
41 factors | 9 REB | 8 AST | 71% FG pic.twitter.com/HF8GIz0dq7
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) November 21, 2024
Regardless of the disappointing begin to 2024, the Bucks are nonetheless undefeated within the NBA Cup and can face the Pacers within the second spherical on Friday night time, having already defeated the Raptors.
This cup may very well be the right alternative to offer Milwaukee the momentum it wants, with the added incentive of an enormous bonus for profitable the newly named Emirates NBA Cup.
