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The Milwaukee Bucks have determined to half methods with head coach Mike Budenholzer following their disappointing first-round playoffs exit.
Milwaukee entered the 2022-23 postseason with excessive expectations. With Giannis Antetokounmpo main the way in which and Khris Middleton wholesome in comparison with final yr, many see the Bucks as one of the favorites to win the title. Not to say that they entered because the no. 1 seed within the postseason with the very best report within the NBA at 58-24.
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Bucks’ Epic Fail Leads To Mike Budenholzer Exit
Unfortunately for the Bucks, regardless of being a very loaded staff, they had been unable to beat the eighth-seeded Miami Heat. Antetokounmpo’s damage of their Game 1 loss actually did not assist, because the Greek Freak finally missed the subsequent two contest.
Budenholzer guided the Bucks to victory in Game 2, however that is the one win they acquired because the Heat received the subsequent three to maneuver on.
On Thursday because the NBA Playoffs continues, the Bucks made the choice to fireplace Budenholzer, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.
“BREAKING: The Milwaukee Bucks dismissed coach Mike Budenholzer, sources tell ESPN. Budenholzer is out after the East’s top-seed suffered a first-round loss to the Miami Heat,” Woj wrote on Twitter.
Budenholzer’s job has been a serious query mark since their playoffs exit, so the choice to take away him did not actually come as a shock to many. Still, it speaks volumes on how a lot profitable within the postseason issues for groups.
Remember, Budenholzer simply led Milwaukee to the very best report within the NBA however nonetheless acquired the ax.
It stays to be seen who the Bucks will goal to switch Budenholzer. Whoever takes over Milwaukee, nevertheless, could have big expectations on his shoulders since he’ll be inherting a championship-caliber staff.
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