Doc Rivers Anticipates 2024-25 Season After Playoff Disappointment

Coach Doc Rivers looks forward to preparing for the 2024-25 NBA season after the Milwaukee Bucks' early playoff exit.

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The Indiana Pacers upset the injury-plagued Bucks in the first round of the playoffs, winning the series 4-2.

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Rivers expresses determination to contribute to the franchise's success and believes in their potential to win.

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Despite typically taking a break after the season, Rivers is eager to start working towards improvement.

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In Game 6, the Pacers dominated the Bucks in shooting, assists, turnovers, points in the paint, fast break points, and bench scoring.

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The Bucks hired Rivers mid-season, replacing previous coach Mike Budenholzer.

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Despite injuries to key players Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the Bucks managed to win a game in the series.

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Rivers praises his team's resilience despite missing their top scorers and emphasizes the challenges of winning in the NBA.

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Rivers acknowledges past playoff challenges with injured star players and emphasizes the difficulty of winning without health and depth.

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The playoffs continue with matchups including the Pacers against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

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