Bucks Struggle Under Doc Rivers' Leadership, Dropping to Third in Eastern Conference

The Milwaukee Bucks have faced a challenging transition with Doc Rivers as head coach, leading to a series of losses and a drop in rankings.

The Bucks have lost four out of five games since Doc Rivers took over as head coach, with players expressing concerns over intense practice sessions and exhaustion.
Rivers has faced criticism for the team's defensive performance and a steep decline in offensive rating, despite being hired to address these issues.
Injuries and fatigue have been cited by Rivers as reasons for the team's poor performance, alongside other factors like altitude and schedule challenges.
Fans and analysts are questioning Rivers' future with the team as the Bucks continue to underperform, raising doubts about his ability to lead them to success.
Despite the struggles, Rivers remains focused on improving the team's defense, aiming to build confidence and cohesion among the players.