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Doc Rivers Debates All-Bench Strategy Amid Defensive Struggles

11/7/2025

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Doc Rivers, Milwaukee Bucks head coach, says all-bench units struggle defensively, especially rebounding and fouling.
Rivers has used the all-bench strategy extensively and leads the league in all-bench minutes.
Historically, Rivers has succeeded with this tactic elsewhere, but the Bucks’ all-bench units post a 124.7 defensive rating and 95.7 offensive rating.
He must decide whether to continue this approach or shift tactics as both bench and starter units underperform.

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Doc Rivers, Milwaukee Bucks head coach, says all-bench units struggle defensively, especially rebounding and fouling.
Rivers has used the all-bench strategy extensively and leads the league in all-bench minutes.
Historically, Rivers has succeeded with this tactic elsewhere, but the Bucks’ all-bench units post a 124.7 defensive rating and 95.7 offensive rating.
He must decide whether to continue this approach or shift tactics as both bench and starter units underperform.