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Doc Rivers Placed on Scorching Seat by NBA Followers as Giannis, Bucks Get Crushed by Cities, Knicks

Zach Bachar Contributor I November 9, 2024 Wes Hale/Getty Images The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a lopsided defeat at the hands of the New York Knicks on Friday night, falling by the final score of 116-94. Milwaukee has continued to struggle to start its first full season under head coach Doc Rivers, sitting at 2-7 following

Doc Rivers Placed on Scorching Seat by NBA Followers as Giannis, Bucks Get Crushed by Cities, Knicks

Zach BacharContributor INovember 9, 2024

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE - OCTOBER 31: Head Coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the third quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on October 31, 2024 in Memphis, Tennessee. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Wes Hale/Getty Images)

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The Milwaukee Bucks suffered a lopsided defeat by the hands of the New York Knicks on Friday evening, falling by the ultimate rating of 116-94.

Milwaukee has continued to battle to start out its first full season beneath head coach Doc Rivers, sitting at 2-7 following the loss to New York.

The Knicks jumped out to an early 17-6 lead and did not look again, sustaining a 66-47 benefit coming into halftime. New York prolonged its lead within the second half, sealing the victory.

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 24 factors and pulled down 12 rebounds, capturing 11-21 from the sphere. Damian Lillard struggled together with his jumper, hitting simply six of his 15 makes an attempt.

Milwaukee Bucks @Bucks

Giannis oop. Giannis coast-to-coast. pic.twitter.com/G6rhNQxtgU

Exterior of Lillard and Antetokounmpo, no different member of Milwaukee’s lineup scored greater than 10 factors.

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Followers questioned Rivers’ job safety after the defeat.

Trey Crosby III Guru @TCIIIESQ

The very fact Doc Rivers simply continues to let this go on is insane….

Jason Smith @howaboutafresca

I mentioned per week in the past Doc Rivers may not make it to Christmas as Bucks HC. Now he actually could not make it to Thanksgiving.

Matt Langone @MattLangone

Doc Rivers has been an absolute catastrophe with the Bucks. At what level will NBA groups understand that the dude simply is not coach!?

Stefan Bondy @SbondyNBA

I am nonetheless dumbfounded about Doc Rivers’ resolution to defend Karl Anthony Cities with Brook Lopez, who’s the prototype heart for drop protection. I am not gonna let this go.

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scoob @MostCrucified

doc rivers is the issue hes gotta go

Bleek @4_GROUND

Doc Rivers broke The Bucks

BeatinTheBookie.com®️ @BeatinTheBookie

Critical query, how does @DocRivers have a job nonetheless with that roster?

For the Knicks, Karl-Anthony Cities recorded his seventh consecutive double-double. He grabbed 11 rebounds to associate with his 32 factors, scoring 27 within the first half alone. Cities shot 12-20 from the sphere, connecting on 4 three-pointers.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

KAT on the half vs BUCKS 🥶

27 PTS | 4 3PM | 7 REB

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Knicks up BIG, 66-47 pic.twitter.com/Er9WWzFlGD

Since Rivers was employed in the midst of the 2023-24 season, he owns a 19-26 file with Milwaukee.

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