The Milwaukee Bucks are comfortably placed in the second position in their Conference and would surely clinch a playoff position if they maintain this rhythm. But some of their performance patterns could become a concern for them once the post-season starts. Giannis Antetokounmpo described the Bucks’ problems perfectly after the brutal loss to Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant’s Brooklyn Nets. The team couldn’t impose the dominating performance that they’re used to showcasing so often, against the Nets.

Antetokounmpo decided to be honest as he didn’t mince his words on the Bucks’ disappointing performance. The lackluster first-half performance of the team could become a huge problem in the later stages of the season.

Giannis Antetokounmpo becomes candid about the Bucks’ lackluster showing

The Milwaukee Bucks went into Christmas on a disappointing note. Their 118-100 loss against the Brooklyn Nets raised a lot of questions. One of which was their half-hearted effort at the start of the game. The Bucks were trailing 60-47 after the first half.

In an interview with The Athletic, the Greek Freak was asked about the first halves in their games and why such downfalls were happening frequently. The two-time NBA MVP decided to be honest with a few brutal words.

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“I don?t know, I think being complacent.” said Antetokounmpo. He further added, “We are being comfortable. We just expect to, I don?t know, (that) people are just going to hand us games. It doesn?t work that way. I think you have to go out there and kind of take it. You have to go out there and play good basketball, build good habits, defend, and kind of, you know, compete.“

According to the Greek Freak, it has a lot to do with the mentality of the team on-court. The split-second decision-making has to improve, alongside calmness in such situations.?

Meanwhile, Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant returned to the Nets squad putting up dominant performances to take their team over the edge. They will be willing to maintain their fourth position in the league and with the current form, they seem comfortable. However, the Bucks seem to be in a little bit dishevelled in the wake of their next matchup against the Conference leaders.

The Bucks’ 2022-23 season?

While the Bucks started the season phenomenally, their current concerns might pile up later in the future. After the disappointing loss to the Nets, they have to face Boston Celtics, the conference leaders.?

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The Bucks have been consistent throughout the season, with a record of 22-10 to show off. They should comfortably qualify for the playoffs if they keep up their pace. But if they don?t sort out their issues, they might have a short-lived post-season.