Fansided · Nov 16, 2025
Bucks have a glaring, undeniable issue that is holding them back
Milwaukee is one of the worst first half teams, and it is giving them a mountain to climb.
Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo reacts during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center on March 22. | Darren Yamashita-Imagn ImagesSaturday night's defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers showed that the Milwaukee Bucks' start to games is holding them back from where they want to be. They are one of the worst first-half teams in the NBA, which puts them at a disadvantage in the second half of games.
Slow starts are costing the Bucks