“There is a professionalism and consistency that our players have!" - Coach Mike Budenholzer explains why the Milwaukee Bucks keep on winning
The Milwaukee Bucks have been undefeated for over a month now and are moving tantalizingly close to tying the longest winning streak in franchise history.
The Bucks are on a 14-game winning streak, something that they have not done since the 2019 season when they put up 18 straight wins.
The team is also just six straight wins away from matching the franchise's longest winning streak, which was achieved in the 1970-71 championship season.
Character
The current streak says a lot about what kind of a team Milwaukee is, said head coach Mike Budenholzer.
"It's a sign of, I think, kind of the character, the toughness. Just taking it everyday and making it your best. We just keep doing what we do," Budenholzer said after the Bucks' 14 straight victory–a 104-101 triumph over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night.
The 14-game winning streak catapulted the Bucks to the number one spot in the Eastern Conference team standings, overtaking the Boston Celtics, who have held the position for quite some time. Entering Tuesday night's duel with the Brooklyn Nets, the Bucks are 43-17, while the Celtics are 44-18.
Consistency
Milwaukee has managed to stretch its winning streak despite playing some games without their top guns, including Giannis Antetokounmpo, Khris Middleton, and Bobby Portis Jr.
But Budenholzer said it doesn't matter who's on the court and who's not, as the Bucks have shown consistency on a regular basis.
"We just take it day by day. We just keep our routines, we try to stay even-keeled, just come and make it our best day every day that we come in," said Budenholzer.
Putting such a long winning streak comes with being competitive and, more importantly, professional, Budenhozler offered.
"There is a professionalism and consistency that our players have, and when you have that and the competitiveness, you just come in and excited to compete and play again," Budenholzer said.
