Bucks’ Doc Rivers points out lack of offense for Ryan Rollins after loss to 76ers
The Milwaukee Bucks (8-8) lost their third consecutive game, falling in overtime against the road Philadelphia 76ers123-114. The team’s recent shortcomings continued in the middle The absence of Giannis Antetokounmpobut also the rise of Ryan Rollins. The fullback was sensational in defeat, treating Fiserv Forum to a thrilling performance. He obviously thought his night should have been even better.
Bucks coach Doc Rivers forwarded by Rollins’ frustrations with how it was served on Thursday, believing he deserved a few more trips to the free throw line.
“He has a lot of composure,” HC’s 2008 championship winner said after the game, per Eric Nehm of the Athletics. “He’s been complaining to me about how he feels like he’s getting a ton on the basket and he’s not getting the call. Every time {Tirese} Maxi went to the foul line, he kept looking at me. I don’t know what I can do for him about that, but I think he’s got a case.
“So you just have to play through it. … He still does it. That’s what’s so impressive about him.”
Despite the exasperation Rollins was clearly feeling, he still scored a game-high 32 points on 13-of-26 shooting and had 14 assists. There was a time when the 2022 second-round draft pick seemed in danger of disappearing from the league, but he has worked hard to build his offensive arsenal. Rollins is now one of the most important players on this team, he averaged 17.4 points while shooting 51.3 percent from the field and 46.3 percent from 3-point range.
The 23-year-old is relishing being the underdog as it has helped him beat the odds and cement his role with the Bucks. However, he would clearly prefer to get the “star treatment” when it comes to drawing bugs. Milwaukee attempted 13 fewer free throws than Philadelphia, a key difference in this Eastern Conference matchup. Maxi’s score of 54 points is, however, likely to be a loss for the home team.
The Bucks need to bounce back from a tough loss as they host the streaking Detroit Pistons (13-2) this Saturday night. Rivers will need Ryan Rollins to break out once again.
2025-11-21 07:44:00
