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Bucks Film Room


    • Oct 14, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 31 EPISODES


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    3 Takeaways from Start of Bucks' 2024 Preseason

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2024 28:38


    In this episode of the Bucks Film Room Podcast, we break down three key takeaways from the start of the Milwaukee Bucks' preseason. We dive into their new five-out offense, explore how placing a player in the dunker spot impacts transition defense, and evaluate the early performances of their young players. With insights on what's working, what needs adjusting, and what to watch for as the season progresses, this episode is a must-listen for Bucks fans gearing up for the 2024-25 season!

    Grading the Bucks' Point Guards, Combo Guards, and Wings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2024 29:22


    We continue our season recap of the Milwaukee Bucks, by grading their point guards, combo guards, and wings based on their body of work in the regular season and playoffs. We will cover the other two wings, forwards, and bigs on next week's show.

    Milwaukee Bucks' 2024 Offseason Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2024 25:59


    With the Milwaukee Bucks' season over, let's dive into all the decisions they must make this offseason. From their front office to their final roster spot, it promises to be a busy summer.

    Takeaways from Bucks Game 1 Victory over Pacers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2024 26:52


    I share my initial takeaways from the Milwaukee Bucks' impressive Game 1 victory over the Indiana Pacers in the opening round of the NBA playoffs.

    Milwaukee Bucks-Pacers Ultimate Series Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 30:34


    I dive into how the Milwaukee Bucks will match up with the Indiana Pacers in their first-round playoff series. The conversation includes starting matchups, Bucks' offensive strategies, and how they should guard Indiana.

    3 Bucks Poised to Swing the Playoff Series vs Pacers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2024 29:50


    The Milwaukee Bucks will need everyone to step up in the first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. Here are three players who will have every opportunity to tip the scales in the Bucks' favor.

    X-Factors For A Deep Bucks Playoff Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 49:42


    Jim Owczarski from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel joins the Bucks Film Room Podcast to discuss x-factors for a deep Bucks' playoff run.

    Bucks Get Selfish In 4th Quarter vs Lakers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 28:04


    The Milwaukee Bucks had a 19-point fourth quarter lead against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night. However, they went full hero-ball and forgot how to play as a team. I break down every fourth quarter possession and dissect what went wrong.

    Bucks' Defense Dominates Thunder

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 24:28


    The Milwaukee Bucks held the Oklahoma City Thunder to their worst offensive output of the season. Listen to how they did it, plus, Malik Beasley's shooting woes and Damian Lillard's hot streak

    Fear the Deer is Back!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 25:00


    Fear the Deer is Back, as the Milwaukee Bucks are mean again, but in a nice way. I dive into why the NBA doesn't want to see the Bucks in a seven-game playoff series, Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury, and Damian Lillard's drives.

    Bucks Build Momentum Out of All-Star Break!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 30:55


    The Milwaukee Bucks, led by a stifling defense, built momentum coming out of the All-Star break by defeating the Timberwolves and 76ers. Let's chat about their defensive process, Damian Lillard's complete games, and look ahead at the standings and the schedule

    Deep Dive Into Damian Lillard's Shooting Woes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 30:19


    The Milwaukee Bucks envisioned a powerful partnership between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard when they traded for the latter. Unfortunately, Lillard's shooting woes have gotten in the way of meeting expectations. Here's a deep dive into where and how he's struggled shooting the ball during his first season with the Bucks.

    Bucks' Trade Deadline Recap and 15 Buyout Candidates to Watch Out For

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 26:24


    The Milwaukee Bucks traded for Patrick Beverley at the trade deadline and sent away Cameron Payne, Robin Lopez, and a 2027 second-round pick. I share the immediate impact Beverley made and 15 buyout candidates the Bucks should explore.

    Trade Slop, Injuries, and a Brutal Schedule

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 30:41


    The Milwaukee Bucks are in the midst of a brutal schedule that doesn't let up any time soon. The good news is their process looks a lot better despite going 1-4 to start Doc Rivers' tenure. I also explore the latest trade slop surrounding the Bucks heading into the NBA's trade deadline.

    What Changes Has Doc Rivers Made to the Bucks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 28:47


    It has only been four games, but I dive into the changes Doc Rivers has made to the Milwaukee Bucks despite a very limited practice and shootaround schedule.

    Bucks Trade Board: Ranking Top 28 Candidates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 29:21


    With the 2024 NBA Trade Deadline approaching on February 8th, the Bucks Film Room Podcast ranked the top 28 trade candidates based on their on-the-court fit, salary-matching fit, and the likelihood the Bucks will trade for them.

    How Doc Rivers Will Change the Bucks' Game Plan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2024 27:22


    The Milwaukee Bucks signed Doc Rivers to be their new head coach after firing Adrian Griffin. What schematic changes can we expect from Rivers? I dive deep into the culture, offense, and defensive changes to expect under the new head coach.

    The Rise and Fall of Adrian Griffin: A Complete Timeline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 30:54


    In this episode, we take a deep dive into the turbulent tenure of Adrian Griffin as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. We explore how Griffin landed the job in June, and what expectations and challenges he faced in leading the Bucks. We also examine the red flags that emerged early on in his coaching style, such as his lack of communication, accountability, and adaptability. We reveal the rumblings in the locker room that led to discontent and distrust among the players and staff, and how Griffin failed to address them. Finally, we discuss the consequences of Griffin's poor performance, such as the Bucks' disappointing process, the loss of support, and the eventual firing of Griffin. Tune in to hear the complete timeline of Adrian Griffin's tenure with the Bucks.

    Damian Lillard's Playmaking vs Pistons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2024 23:23


    Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo combined for 76 points in the Milwaukee Bucks win over the Detroit Pistons. I break down how Lillard dropped his 45 and helped carry the Bucks to a victory.

    How Bucks Will Distribute Minutes with Jae Crowder Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2024 23:15


    With Jae Crowder returning from action, the Milwaukee Bucks have to figure out how they'll distribute minutes with a full roster. Plus, takeaways from the Bucks' loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.

    Ranking Milwaukee Bucks Trade Prospects

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 29:16


    The NBA's trade deadline is less than a month away, so I break down over 30 trade candidates the Milwaukee Bucks should look at and separate them into tiers from pie-in-the-sky to down-to-earth. Plus I discuss Damian Lillard's massive buzzer-beater and moving without the basketball.

    Bucks Whoop Celtics and What's a Scram Switch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2024 24:56


    The Milwaukee Bucks whooped the Boston Celtics, forcing them to pull their starters at halftime. I explain how the Bucks forced Boston into 1-16 shooting from deep in the first half and explored scram switching in depth.

    Let It Build Us or Let It Break Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2024 27:13


    The Milwaukee Bucks are experiencing difficult times following a loss to the Utah Jazz. Let's dive into their specific troubles against Utah and preview their matchup against the Boston Celtics.

    Should Andre Jackson Jr. Start for Milwaukee Bucks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2024 32:22


    On today's episode of the Bucks Film Room podcast, I discuss whether Adrian Griffin should start Andre Jackson Jr. in place of Malik Beasley, Giannis Antetokounmpo's comments about the defensive scheme, Damian Lillard's shooting slump, and answer some listener questions. Follow me on @BucksFilmRoom on Twitter/X.

    How Bucks Offense Dominated Bulls in OT

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 20:20


    Bucks Film Room combines a podcast with a Film Room Breakdown in this exciting new episode. Milwaukee scored on nine of their 10 offensive possessions in a 133-129 OT win over the Bulls. Here's how they leveraged a Giannis Antetokounmpo-Brook Lopez two-man game to come out victorious.

    3 Positive Takeaways with Justin Garcia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2023 42:51


    After exploring the Milwaukee Bucks' defensive struggles last week, I'm joined by Bucks Radio Network Analyst Justin Garcia, as we share our three biggest positive takeaways of the season.

    3 Problems With Bucks Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 30:48


    The Milwaukee Bucks have been struggling on defense. I dove DEEP into the film and shared my three takeaways about their defensive issues.

    Position-by-Position Look at Bucks Rotation After 3 Weeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2023 40:57


    The Milwaukee Bucks went 4-0 last week and are trending in the right direction. Let's take a position-by-position look at their rotation after three weeks, and discuss Adrian Grififn.

    Drop Coverage, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 32:42


    Defense, defense, and, defense! The Milwaukee Bucks were a roller coaster last week, as their defense garnered all of the attention. Here's how they employed their infamous drop coverage, Giannis Antetokounmpo as a defender, and more.

    How Teams Guarded the Bucks and Damian Lillard

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 37:51


    Jake Reetz (@JaJaReetz) joins the Bucks Film Room Podcast to break down Damian Lillard's debut, how teams are guarding them, and how Milwaukee will adjust moving forward.

    Bucks' Preseason Takeaways and Season Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 33:45


    In the first episode of the Bucks Film Room Podcast, I dive into some of the major takeaways from the Bucks' preseason, talk about their rotation, and prepare for the regular season by looking at the Philadelphia 76ers and Atlanta Hawks.

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