Doc Rivers on record-low two free-throw attempts vs. Celtics: 'Adam Silver's the happiest'
Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo shot the only two free throws of the game, making one, in the Bucks’ 104-91 victory. “Man, [NBA commissioner] Adam Silver’s the happiest,” Bucks coach Doc Rivers said. “1:57 game time. My goodness, you can go to a game and still have dinner. Unbelievable.” Rivers said he didn’t realize there were so few free throws until after the game. “I thought it was a physical game, and then they handed me the stat sheet, and I told them, ‘No, I need the full game,'” Rivers said. “I thought it was the halftime stats. I didn’t look at the minutes. And then I said, ‘Wow, two free throws for a basketball game. That’s crazy.'”
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN
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Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
#Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI & Achilles test.
“So, we’re just gonna hope for the best.” – 9:57 PM
#Bucks head coach Doc Rivers said Giannis Antetokounmpo will undergo an MRI & Achilles test.
“So, we’re just gonna hope for the best.” – 9:57 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Doc Rivers on the concern level with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s left calf injury:
“That’s a good question. High. But he’s Giannis. I think everyone probably feels the same way as I do right now. We’re just going hope for the best.” – 9:55 PM
Doc Rivers on the concern level with Giannis Antetokounmpo’s left calf injury:
“That’s a good question. High. But he’s Giannis. I think everyone probably feels the same way as I do right now. We’re just going hope for the best.” – 9:55 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
Doc Rivers about to call Adrian Griffin and offer him the job back – 9:55 PM
Doc Rivers about to call Adrian Griffin and offer him the job back – 9:55 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Bucks coach Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton will all play tonight against the Boston Celtics – 5:53 PM
Bucks coach Doc Rivers says Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard and Khris Middleton will all play tonight against the Boston Celtics – 5:53 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are both on the floor warming up at their normal time. Both are listed as probable.
Doc Rivers will speak with the media in ten minutes to update the injury statuses of the Bucks. pic.twitter.com/OwunBT18QK – 5:39 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton are both on the floor warming up at their normal time. Both are listed as probable.
Doc Rivers will speak with the media in ten minutes to update the injury statuses of the Bucks. pic.twitter.com/OwunBT18QK – 5:39 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jay Larranaga will interview for the Charlotte Hornets’ head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. Larranaga has spent three seasons on Ty Lue’s staff after nine years under Brad Stevens and Doc Rivers with the Boston Celtics. – 8:50 AM
Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jay Larranaga will interview for the Charlotte Hornets’ head coaching job, sources tell ESPN. Larranaga has spent three seasons on Ty Lue’s staff after nine years under Brad Stevens and Doc Rivers with the Boston Celtics. – 8:50 AM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
The challenges for Doc Rivers in coaching the #Bucks continue to add up jsonline.com/story/sports/n…
@LoriNickel – 8:15 AM
The challenges for Doc Rivers in coaching the #Bucks continue to add up jsonline.com/story/sports/n…
@LoriNickel – 8:15 AM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Doc Rivers’ Bucks are still struggling…
4⃣-game losing streak
15-17 overall record with Rivers
pic.twitter.com/185MpkDKwc – 4:08 AM
Doc Rivers’ Bucks are still struggling…
4⃣-game losing streak
15-17 overall record with Rivers
pic.twitter.com/185MpkDKwc – 4:08 AM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
Josh Hart may be, as Doc Rivers said, the heart of the Knicks — and that’s why the ejection Friday was so costly newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 7:48 PM
Josh Hart may be, as Doc Rivers said, the heart of the Knicks — and that’s why the ejection Friday was so costly newsday.com/sports/basketb… via @Newsday – 7:48 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Doc Rivers, when @JimOwczarski asked if the team’s upcoming schedule has an impact on the decision to play Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight: pic.twitter.com/o49mkehJlI – 6:10 PM
Doc Rivers, when @JimOwczarski asked if the team’s upcoming schedule has an impact on the decision to play Giannis Antetokounmpo tonight: pic.twitter.com/o49mkehJlI – 6:10 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Doc Rivers, on having the big 3 back together tonight: pic.twitter.com/sdE2o8YYWx – 6:06 PM
Doc Rivers, on having the big 3 back together tonight: pic.twitter.com/sdE2o8YYWx – 6:06 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Doc Rivers:
“Josh Hart is the heart of the team. …he matched the city.” – 5:25 PM
Doc Rivers:
“Josh Hart is the heart of the team. …he matched the city.” – 5:25 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Doc Rivers on Josh Hart: “I don’t want to be corny, but it many ways, he’s the heart of that team.” – 5:25 PM
Doc Rivers on Josh Hart: “I don’t want to be corny, but it many ways, he’s the heart of that team.” – 5:25 PM
Jamal Collier @JamalCollier
Giannis Antetokounmpo will play tonight vs NYK, per Doc Rivers – 5:18 PM
Giannis Antetokounmpo will play tonight vs NYK, per Doc Rivers – 5:18 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“As long as they believe in what’s happening, that’s the most important predictor for success.”
Despite the Bucks’ struggles under Doc Rivers, @DarthAmin tells @VinceGoodwill he believes in Milwaukee come playoff time. pic.twitter.com/dMwqIwE6JT – 4:52 PM
“As long as they believe in what’s happening, that’s the most important predictor for success.”
Despite the Bucks’ struggles under Doc Rivers, @DarthAmin tells @VinceGoodwill he believes in Milwaukee come playoff time. pic.twitter.com/dMwqIwE6JT – 4:52 PM
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