The Bucks quantity two seed is at risk of being snatched by the Magic and stars Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard have addressed their struggles.
Milwaukee have dropped their final 4 video games straight and after the workforce’s newest 122-109 defeat to the Knicks on Sunday, Giannis sat alone within the locker room for over an hour.
He is aware of how essential it’s for Bucks to get their groove again and begin taking part in like themselves once more.
“When was the final time Malik did [his trademark 3-point shimmy celebration]? When was the final time Pat hit a 3 and [celebrated]? When was the final time Jae hit a 3, went again and he swags again? When was the final time I dunked on anyone and went ‘Ahhhhhh!’” Giannis advised The Athletic.
“It’s nearly like we’re going by way of the motions. We gotta discover our pleasure again.”
Though the workforce is struggling, star gamers like Lillard are retaining the religion and it’s clear the objective of a championship this season continues to be on the forefront.
“I imply, as loopy as it would sound, I really feel good,” Lillard stated. “..I see Giannis, Khris, Bobby and Brook and Jae and Pat, Beas. After I go searching, I simply have a real perception in what we’ve, our expertise, how lengthy we’ve been round. And I do know that typically it will get darkish. This league is a tricky league. Typically you’ve gotten exhausting occasions. And I believe that’s what it’s for us. …”
“…That’s why you gotta keep collectively, you gotta maintain believing. And these are the moments the place you discover out who’s an actual one and who’s not, as a result of everyone’s going to be saying unfavourable stuff and the way improper it’s and the way dangerous it’s, and you’ll fold or not fold. That’s what we’re going to study ourselves going into the playoffs, based mostly on the expertise that we having proper now.”
Because it stands, the Bucks will face Philly within the first spherical of the playoffs, however Orlando are sizzling on their heels for second seed.
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