The Milwaukee Bucks are anything but a well-oiled machine at the moment, and their placement in The Athletic's latest power rankings is proof. Amidst a brutal stretch, Milwaukee comes in at 23rd, sandwiched between the Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz. Considering that those are two teams many have said are "tanking," it's a tough pill to swallow for the Bucks.
Bucks are slipping in power rankings, as are their title dreams
In their last six games, all of which have been played without Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks have gone just 1-5. Their lone win, a rousing 15-point victory against the threatening Boston Celtics, felt like it could have been a turning point for this slumping team, but with three straight losses following it, the sweet feeling of rejuvenation was just temporary.