The Milwaukee Bucks lost big time to Western Conference’s no. 1 team Oklahoma City Thunder, exactly a week after they lost to Eastern Conference’s top team Cleveland Cavaliers. In both instances, Giannis Antetokounmpo thought they have the same problem – the lack of aggressiveness.
“Yeah, we got some open ones that we missed, but I think at times we moved the ball but at times we didn’t,” Antetokounmpo said after the game.
“We didn’t move the ball, especially when the other team is so over-committed you gotta move the ball. Early. And the guy that receives the ball on the wing or the weak side gotta be aggressive, because if you don’t they gonna load the other way. So you just gotta move the ball early and the guy that receives the ball gotta be decisive, try to get downhill, try to make the play for the next player.”
Antetokounmpo finished the game with a triple double of 21-12-10. He also had one steal and two blocks.
The Thunder, who is no. 2 in defense in the league, had the Bucks limited to 39.8 percent shooting, 38.2 from the three.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks have problem with contenders
Antetokounmpo previously said that they are not crazy about getting a home court advantage but the way they are playing against top teams, they will need every advantage they can get.
The team is yet to win against the top three teams in the East. They also have trouble in the offense when facing an elite defensive team like the Thunder.
They are embarking on a five-game road trip in the West and this should be a good opportunity for them to build the things they will need come playoff time.
The Indiana Pacers are breathing down on their neck at fifth spot although they have the advantage after taking their series, 3-1.
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