Dec 21, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers looks on the the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Doc Rivers Makes Blunt Comment After Bucks-Pacers Game

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Apr 19, 2025 8:41 PM ET

On Saturday afternoon, the Milwaukee Bucks lost Game 1 to the Indiana Pacers by a score of 117-98.

The Bucks allowed the Pacers to shoot 51.9% from the field and 38.2% from the three-point range.

Via Eric Nehm of The Athletic: "FINAL: Pacers 117, Bucks 98
- Antetokounmpo 36pts/12reb/2blk
- Green 15pts/3reb
- Trent 14pts/2reb/2ast
- Porter 12pts/5reb/5ast
- Bucks went 8-of-25 from 3 (22.9%)

Pacers 1, Bucks 0.
Game 2 is here in Indianapolis on Tuesday."

FINAL: Pacers 117, Bucks 98
- Antetokounmpo 36pts/12reb/2blk
- Green 15pts/3reb
- Trent 14pts/2reb/2ast
- Porter 12pts/5reb/5ast
- Bucks went 8-of-25 from 3 (22.9%)

Pacers 1, Bucks 0.
Game 2 is here in Indianapolis on Tuesday.
— Eric Nehm (@eric_nehm) April 19, 2025

In addition to their weak defense, head coach Doc Rivers was not a fan of the team's offense.

Rivers: "I thought our offense was awful. I thought our offense contributed as much to our defense as anything."

Even more discouraging, Tyrese Haliburton (arguably the best player on the Pacers) had a tough shooting performance.

He finished with ten points while shooting 3/13 from the feld and 0/7 from the three-point range.

Pascal Siakam and Myles Turner combined to score 44 points.

Via StatMuse: "Siakam vs Bucks:

25 PTS
7 REB
10-15 FG
3-5 3P

5 straight wins vs Giannis in the playoffs."

Siakam vs Bucks:

25 PTS
7 REB
10-15 FG
3-5 3P

5 straight wins vs Giannis in the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/jIhOOPbP1W
— StatMuse (@statmuse) April 19, 2025

The Bucks were led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, who finished with 36 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocks while shooting 14/23 from the field and 0/2 from the three-point range in 38 minutes of playing time.

He was the only starter to score in double-digits for the team.

Game 2 will be on Tuesday.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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