The Milwaukee Bucks are in a tough spot right now. What started as a promising season under Doc Rivers has taken a sharp turn, and with the team sitting at 17-24 after a lopsided 119-101 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, the frustration is boiling over - both on the court and among the fanbase.
Let’s rewind for a second. This was supposed to be the season Doc Rivers put his stamp on the Bucks.
Unlike last year, when he came in midstream, Rivers had a full offseason to prep, install his system, and build chemistry with the roster. And early on, it looked like things were clicking.
Milwaukee opened the season 4-1, showing flashes of the elite team many expected them to be.
But fast-forward a couple of months, and the Bucks are several games under .500, riding a three-game losing streak, and struggling to find consistency on either end of the floor. Thursday night’s loss in San Antonio wasn’t just another L - it was a statement game for all the wrong reasons.
The Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, blew the doors off Milwaukee with a 40-point third quarter, ballooning their lead to 37 points heading into the final frame. By then, the game was out of reach, and the Bucks’ social media post showing the score before the fourth quarter only added fuel to the fire.
And fans didn’t hold back.
The reaction on social media was swift and intense. Calls to fire Rivers dominated the replies. Some fans went as far as suggesting the franchise should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo if things don’t turn around - not because of his play (he’s still putting up MVP-level numbers), but because they believe he deserves better than what’s unfolding around him.
This isn’t just about one bad game. It’s about a season that feels like it’s slipping away - and a superstar whose long-term commitment to Milwaukee has been a question mark in the background.
When a team with championship aspirations finds itself in this kind of rut, the pressure naturally shifts to the head coach. And right now, that pressure is squarely on Doc Rivers.
The Bucks aren’t out of time, but the margin for error is shrinking fast. They’ll try to get back on track Monday against the Atlanta Hawks, but it’s clear that the clock is ticking - not just on this losing streak, but potentially on the current direction of the franchise.
If Milwaukee doesn’t find answers soon, the noise around Rivers - and the future of this roster - is only going to get louder.