On October 28 and 30, Bucks had beaten the Knicks and the Warriors and if it must be emphasized, it is because, for two months, Doc Rivers’ troops did not win two games in a row! We therefore had to wait until December 27 and 29, against Chicago and Charlotte, to repeat this performance which is, in a season of 82 matches and for a team that intends to aim high, frankly not an achievement…
However, after very difficult weeks, this success against the Hornets is notable for the Milwaukee players. “It feels good”breathes Kevin Porter Jr. “It’s been a long time: since October, now we’re arriving in January. I hope we can win a third in a row. »
As it will be against Washington this Wednesday, it is quite possible. Giannis Antetokounmpo, back for two games, believes that the Bucks are thus regaining their “usual level” and is already thinking about what comes next, January 2026, a tough month for the Bucks (the Lakers, the Nuggets, the Thunder, the Wolves on the program…).
January will “make us progress or break us”
“We are a really good team. We just need to get rid of our feelings. We let ourselves be overwhelmed by our feelings, me first and foremost. When things go wrong, you can’t complain, ask for the ball or a whistle. We didn’t deserve anything for that.” describes the Greek. “We have to win every possession and put ourselves in a position to succeed. I liked our two matches against Chicago and Charlotte. We have a complicated month coming up, which will either make us progress or break us. »
But even a third victory in a row on the last day of 2025, or even a fourth or fifth since it is the Hornets, once again, then the Kings who will follow, will not be enough to uncork the champagne. As a reminder, Milwaukee has a record of 14-19 and only occupies 11th place in the Eastern Conference.
“We should have no illusions. It’s good to have won two matches in a row but we must not rest on our laurels.”warns Myles Turner. “We have had a lot of injuries and we have to win as many matches as possible, as quickly as possible”announces Doc Rivers. “No need to talk about the pressure, it’s there. »
