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Giannis Antetokounmpo shares the secret to the Bucks’ success with Doc Rivers as coach.
When Rivers returned at his former venue, Philadelphia supporters greeted him with a chorus of jeers.
At the Wells Fargo Center on Sunday, the Milwaukee Bucks (37-21) defeated the Philadelphia 76ers (33-24) to record their first consecutive wins under head coach Doc Rivers. In his news conference after the game, Giannis Antetokounmpo clarified how they can maintain their winning streak.
Antetokounmpo stated, “We did make it count,” according to Jim Owsczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. “We simply need to keep going, keep going, keep going. It must be the most important term to us.
However, we seem to be feeling like ourselves by the end of the day. We are moving the ball, playing hard, and improving our defense. We’re simply having fun, having a great time. We are exerting ourselves throughout our game.”
When Rivers, 62, returned at his former venue, Philadelphia supporters greeted him with a chorus of jeers. Joel Embiid was injured, therefore he did not play.
The Bucks’ defense is also crucial.
The 29-year-old Antetokounmpo ended with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 9 assists. He clarified that Rivers was chosen because defense is a crucial component of winning.
Thus, in contrast to the Minnesota game where we held them to 13 points in the third quarter, we did the same tonight in the fourth quarter, limiting them to 16 points. That’s what we carry out. We must continue doing that, “said Antetokounmpo. “Everyone is touching the rolling ball as it moves. Brook Lopez is making shots, blocking shots, and being a force in the paint while Bobby Portis is just being Bobby.
“Dame [Lillard] is just hoops, shooting, and calling the shots for everyone.” Our shooters are prepared to shoot and are arranging the floor for us. Hence, demonstrating skillful basketball play. playing excellent basketball at the moment.
