query: when did the milwaukee bucks win the nba championship

pos: 1971 NBA Finals 1971 NBA Finals The 1971 NBA World Championship Series was the championship series played at the conclusion of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 25th anniversary season of 1970–71. The Western Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks, who were founded just three years earlier, swept the Eastern Conference champion Baltimore Bullets in four games. Baltimore had dethroned the 1969–70 NBA champion New York Knicks. The Bucks were the first Western Conference champions to win the league's finals since the St. Louis Hawks did so in 1958. This was the first NBA Finals not played in the state of California in 10 years. It

pos: 1974 NBA Finals 1974 NBA Finals The 1974 NBA World Championship Series was the championship round of the 1973–74 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. The Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeated the Western Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks 4 games to 3 to win the NBA championship. The Milwaukee Bucks returned to the NBA Finals after a three-year absence. Some of the cast from the 1971 championship team, such as Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (then Lew Alcindor), Jon McGlocklin, Bob Dandridge and the retiring Oscar Robertson returned for another title run; however, starting guard Lucius Allen, who averaged 17.6 points and 5.2 assists per game, was

pos: 1971 NBA Playoffs 1971 NBA Playoffs The 1971 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1970–71 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks defeating the Eastern Conference champion Baltimore Bullets 4 games to 0 in the NBA Finals. Led by Finals MVP and the previous season's Rookie of the Year Lew Alcindor and Oscar Robertson, the Bucks became the fastest expansion team in NBA history to win the championship (a record that they still hold as of 2018), and did so in dominating fashion, finishing 12-2 in the playoffs with a postseason average point differential

pos: Milwaukee Bucks of the Year. The following season, the Bucks got an unexpected gift when they acquired Oscar Robertson, known as the "Big O", in a trade with the Cincinnati Royals. Subsequently, in only their third season, the Bucks finished 66–16 – the second-most wins in NBA history at the time, and still the most in franchise history. During the regular season, the Bucks recorded a then-NBA record 20-game win streak. They then steamrolled through the playoffs with a dominating 12–2 record, winning the NBA Championship on April 30, 1971, by sweeping the Baltimore Bullets in four games. By winning it all

pos: 1971 NBA Finals 2-3-2 format. It was also the last NBA Championship Series completed before May 1. The series was broadcast by ABC with Chris Schenkel and Jack Twyman providing the commentary. As both the Bucks and Washington Wizards (the Bullets' successors) now play in the Eastern Conference, a rematch of this Finals is not possible. "Bucks win series 4–0" 1971 NBA Finals The 1971 NBA World Championship Series was the championship series played at the conclusion of the National Basketball Association (NBA)'s 25th anniversary season of 1970–71. The Western Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks, who were founded just three years earlier, swept the

pos: Bob Dandridge draft and by the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth round of the 1969 NBA draft. Named to the NBA All-Rookie Team in 1970, Dandridge was also an important part of the Milwaukee Bucks team that won the NBA championship in 1971 alongside the Hall-of-Fame duo of Lew Alcindor (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar) and Oscar Robertson. Dandridge is usually mentioned as one of the NBA's best forwards in the 1970s. He played a total of 13 seasons in the NBA, nine of them with the Bucks as well as four with the Washington Bullets, with whom he won an NBA championship in 1978

pos: 1971 NBA Playoffs Division Semifinals (New York won 4-0) (M1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (C1) Baltimore Bullets: "Bucks win series 4-0" This is the first meeting in the playoffs between the Bucks and the Bullets. 1971 NBA Playoffs The 1971 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1970–71 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Milwaukee Bucks defeating the Eastern Conference champion Baltimore Bullets 4 games to 0 in the NBA Finals. Led by Finals MVP and the previous season's Rookie of the Year Lew Alcindor and Oscar Robertson, the Bucks became the fastest expansion team in NBA

pos: NBA Finals famous ever. However, the Knicks won in overtime and continued their momentum for a 4–3 win, becoming the first team after the Celtics dynasty to win an NBA championship. The Milwaukee Bucks also won their first franchise title, defeating the Baltimore Bullets in 1971. Two seasons after losing in the Finals, the Lakers got a measure of revenge by winning 33 straight games, the longest such streak in NBA history. By season's end, they broke the record for most wins in a season with 69, one more than the 1966–67 Philadelphia 76ers, before taking home the championship for the first

pos: Milwaukee Does Milwaukee Does The Milwaukee Does were a team in the short-lived Women's Professional Basketball League. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, their name was a play on that of the NBA Milwaukee Bucks. The Does played in the first two of the WPBL's three seasons, 1978–1979 and 1979–1980, before disbanding. The team played its home games at the Milwaukee Arena and were coached for part of the 1979–1980 season by Larry Costello, who had coached the Bucks from their inception, including an NBA championship in 1971. The league played its first game on December 9, 1978, between the hometown Does and the

pos: Milwaukee Bucks the letters. A secondary road uniform was introduced in the 2008–09 NBA season. Consisting of red jersey and shorts, it was made to resemble the 1968–73 uniforms. It says "Milwaukee" in white and silver writing, along with the numbers. The uniform set was tweaked for the 2014–15 NBA season, with the addition of a gold tab commemorating their 1971 championship and the move of the NBA logo to the back. The 'Bucks' lettering was tweaked to make all the letters the same height. During the 2014–15 season, hints were made by the Bucks that their logo and uniforms were going

pos: Bob Greacen 1967 NIT. A 6'7" forward, Greacen was drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round of the 1969 NBA draft and by the Miami Floridians in the 1969 ABA draft. Greacen played two seasons (1969–1971) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Milwaukee Bucks. He averaged 2.6 points per game in his career and was a member of the Bucks NBA championship team in 1971. He later briefly played for the New York Nets of the American Basketball Association. He was a history teacher at Parkland High School in Allentown, Pennsylvania, where he retired in 2009.

pos: 1972 NBA Playoffs the Minneapolis Lakers. The Lakers won their first NBA Finals in their last nine appearances without superstar Elgin Baylor, who had played in each of the preceding eight losses. He retired nine games into the season because of ongoing knee problems. Champion: Los Angeles Lakers Conference Semifinals (P1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (M2) Chicago Bulls: "Lakers win series 4-0" Last playoff meeting: 1971 Western Conference Semifinals (Los Angeles won 4-3) (M1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (P2) Golden State Warriors: "Bucks win series 4-1" Last playoff meeting: 1971 Western Conference Semifinals (Milwaukee won 4-1) Conference Finals (P1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (M1)

pos: 1960 NBA draft He went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award in his first season. Jerry West from West Virginia University was selected second by the Minneapolis Lakers. Three players from this draft, Robertson, West and 6th pick Lenny Wilkens, have been inducted to the Basketball Hall of Fame. They were also named in the 50 Greatest Players in NBA History list announced at the league's 50th anniversary in 1996. Robertson's achievements include an NBA championship with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971, Most Valuable Player Award in 1964, 11 All-NBA Team selections and 12 All-Star Game selections. West played 14

pos: 1972 NBA Playoffs Milwaukee Bucks: "Lakers win series 4-2" Last playoff meeting: 1971 Western Conference Finals (Milwaukee won 4-1) Champion: New York Knicks Conference Semifinals (A1) Boston Celtics vs. (C2) Atlanta Hawks: "Celtics win series 4-2" (C1) Baltimore Bullets vs. (A2) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 4-2" Conference Finals (A1) Boston Celtics vs. (A2) New York Knicks: "Knicks win series 4-1" (P1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (A2) New York Knicks: "Lakers win series 4-1" 1972 NBA Playoffs The 1972 NBA Playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association's 1971–72 season. The tournament concluded with the Western Conference champion Los Angeles

pos: Wisconsin was also the home of the Braves franchise when they moved from Boston from 1953 to 1965, winning the World Series in 1957 and the National League pennant in 1958, before they moved to Atlanta. The Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association play home games at the Fiserv Forum. The Bucks won the NBA Championship in 1971. The state also has minor league teams in hockey (Milwaukee Admirals) and baseball (the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, based in Appleton and the Beloit Snappers of the Class A minor leagues). Wisconsin is also home to the Madison Mallards, the La Crosse Loggers,

pos: Jo Jo White 1974, White and the Celtics reached the 1974 NBA Finals. They faced the Milwaukee Bucks who were returning with their championship-winning core from the 1971 NBA Finals, including future Hall of Fame members Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson. With the Bucks' starting point guard, Lucius Allen, injured at the onset of the playoffs, White led a small, quick line-up featuring undersized, All-Star Cowens at center, to the first Celtics championship in the Post-Russell era. The following season, White led the Celtics in minutes in a season where they finished 1st in NBA Atlantic Division with a 60–22 record but lost

pos: Center (basketball) pressed and emphasized guard play. After not winning in 1966, Wooden's teams changed their style when Lew Alcindor became eligible. He led UCLA to three championships-in 1967, 68' and 69'-while winning the first Naismith College Player of the Year Award. During his college career, the NCAA enacted a ban on dunking primarily because of Alcindor's dominant use of the shot. His entrance into the NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1969 was timely, as Bill Russell had just retired and Wilt Chamberlain was 33 years old and increasingly plagued by injuries. After leading the Bucks to the 1971 NBA championship,

pos: 1971–72 Los Angeles Lakers season did it in 1986. Since moving to Los Angeles, the Lakers were repeatedly foiled by the Boston Celtics in their attempts to capture an NBA title. The Lakers lost the championship to them six times in eight years. In 1970, with the aging Celtics out of title contention, the Lakers lost in the NBA finals to the New York Knicks. In 1971, after losing Jerry West to a season-ending injury in February, they lost in the Western Conference finals to the powerful Milwaukee Bucks. Going into the 1971–72 season, many experts thought the chance at a championship had passed for

pos: Dick Cunningham records. He was inducted into the Murray State Athletics Hall of Fame in 1986. Cunningham was the 21st overall selection in the 1968 National Basketball Association draft by the Phoenix Suns and also was picked by the New York Nets in the American Basketball Association draft. Traded by the Suns to the Milwaukee Bucks before the 1968–69 season, Cunningham played seven seasons (1968–1975) in the NBA as a member of the Bucks and Houston Rockets. He averaged 2.8 points per game and 3.7 rebounds per game in his career and won an NBA championship with Milwaukee in 1971. Dick Cunningham

pos: Kentucky Colonels the New York Nets. Gilmore, like Issel, signed a contract for 10 years and $1.5 million. Joe Mullaney was named coach of the Colonels. On September 22, 1971, the Colonels played in the second ever ABA vs. NBA preseason exhibition game. 13,821 fans watched the Colonels defeat the Baltimore Bullets 111-85 in Freedom Hall. It was the ABA's first win against the NBA, as the ABA's Dallas Chaparrals had lost to the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks 106-103 the night before in the first ever matchup between the two leagues. On October 8, 1971, the Colonels hosted the Milwaukee Bucks and Kareem

neg: 1986–87 Milwaukee Bucks season series 3-2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1986 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Milwaukee won 4-3) (1) Boston Celtics vs. (4) Milwaukee Bucks "Celtics win series 4-3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1986 Eastern Conference Finals (Boston won 4-0) 1986–87 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1986-87 NBA season was the Bucks' 19th season in the NBA. For the first time since 1979-80, the Bucks did not win their division. During the season, coach and general manager Don Nelson started to experience a rift in friendship with Bucks owner Herb Kohl due to personal disagreements with Kohl on how to run the team. During Game 4 of the

neg: 1979–80 Seattle SuperSonics season win series 2-1" (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (3) Seattle SuperSonics: "Sonics win series 4-3" (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (3) Seattle SuperSonics: "Lakers win series 4-1" 1979–80 Seattle SuperSonics season The 1979–80 NBA season was the SuperSonics' 13th season in the NBA. The SuperSonics entered the season as the defending NBA champions, having defeated the Washington Bullets in five games in the 1979 NBA Finals, winning their first and only NBA championship. In the playoffs, the SuperSonics defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in three games in the First Round, then defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in seven games in the Semifinals,

neg: 1986–87 Milwaukee Bucks season 1986–87 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1986-87 NBA season was the Bucks' 19th season in the NBA. For the first time since 1979-80, the Bucks did not win their division. During the season, coach and general manager Don Nelson started to experience a rift in friendship with Bucks owner Herb Kohl due to personal disagreements with Kohl on how to run the team. During Game 4 of the 1987 Eastern Conference Semifinals between the Bucks and the Boston Celtics, Nelson controversially announced to the local and national sports media that he did not expect to return to the Bucks after the

neg: 1969 NBA draft Milwaukee Bucks. He went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award and was selected to both All-NBA Second Team and All-Star Game in his first season. The following season, the Bucks acquired former first overall pick Oscar Robertson from the Cincinnati Royals. They led the Bucks to a league-best 66 wins in the regular season. The Bucks then beat the Baltimore Bullets in the Finals to win their first NBA championship, in only their third season. In that season, Alcindor also won the Most Valuable Player Award and Finals Most Valuable Player Award. He went on to win

neg: 1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season Bucks: "Pistons win series 4–0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1976 Western Conference First Round (Detroit won 2-1) 1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1988–89 NBA season was the Bucks' 21st season in the NBA. After finishing the regular season with 49 wins and 33 loses, the Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in the opening round of the 1989 NBA Playoffs. It marked the last time the Bucks would advance to the second round until 2000–01. In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Bucks were swept by the eventual champions Detroit Pistons. (4) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks: "Bucks win series 3–2" Last

neg: 1978 NBA Playoffs the NBA the previous season, became the first of them to win an NBA playoff series, defeating the Milwaukee Bucks in a 7-game conference semifinal. Champion: Seattle SuperSonics 1st Round (1) Portland Trail Blazers and (2) Denver Nuggets have first-round byes. (3) Phoenix Suns vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks: "Bucks win series 2-0" (4) Seattle SuperSonics vs. (5) Los Angeles Lakers: "Sonics win series 2-1" Conference Semifinals (1) Portland Trail Blazers vs. (4) Seattle SuperSonics: "Sonics win series 4-2" (2) Denver Nuggets vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks: "Nuggets win series 4-3" Conference Finals (2) Denver Nuggets vs. (4) Seattle SuperSonics: "Sonics win

neg: Greg Smith (basketball, born 1947) Greg Smith (basketball, born 1947) Gregory Darnell Smith (born January 28, 1947) is an American retired basketball player. Smith was born in Princeton, Kentucky and played college basketball at Western Kentucky University and was drafted by the Kentucky Colonels in the 1968 American Basketball Association draft and by the Milwaukee Bucks in the fourth round of the 1968 NBA draft. Smith played forward for the Milwaukee Bucks (1968–72), Houston Rockets (1972) and Portland Trail Blazers (1972–76). He helped the Bucks win the 1970–71 NBA Championship and the 1971–72 NBA Midwest Division. In 8 seasons Smith played in 524 games and

neg: 1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season 1988–89 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1988–89 NBA season was the Bucks' 21st season in the NBA. After finishing the regular season with 49 wins and 33 loses, the Bucks defeated the Atlanta Hawks in the opening round of the 1989 NBA Playoffs. It marked the last time the Bucks would advance to the second round until 2000–01. In the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Bucks were swept by the eventual champions Detroit Pistons. (4) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks: "Bucks win series 3–2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1988 Eastern Conference First Round (Atlanta won 3-2) (1) Detroit Pistons vs. (5) Milwaukee

neg: Quinn Buckner Cory, Lauren and Alexsandra. Quinn Buckner William Quinn Buckner (born August 20, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played collegiate basketball for the Indiana University Hoosiers, and was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 7th pick of the 1976 NBA draft. He had a ten-year NBA career for three teams (the Bucks, the Boston Celtics, and the Indiana Pacers). In 1984, he won an NBA title with the Celtics. Buckner is one of only seven players in history to win an NCAA Championship, an NBA Championship, and an Olympic Gold Medal. He also was

neg: Quinn Buckner Quinn Buckner William Quinn Buckner (born August 20, 1954) is an American former professional basketball player and coach. He played collegiate basketball for the Indiana University Hoosiers, and was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 7th pick of the 1976 NBA draft. He had a ten-year NBA career for three teams (the Bucks, the Boston Celtics, and the Indiana Pacers). In 1984, he won an NBA title with the Celtics. Buckner is one of only seven players in history to win an NCAA Championship, an NBA Championship, and an Olympic Gold Medal. He also was a State Champion while

neg: 1979–80 Milwaukee Bucks season seven games. The 1979-80 season would be the Bucks last season as a Western Conference team as they switched to the Eastern Conference along with the Chicago Bulls. The Bucks had a first round bye. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (3) Seattle SuperSonics: "Sonics win series 4–3" 1979–80 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1979–80 NBA season was the Bucks' 12th season in the NBA. With 49 wins and 33 loses they won their division and ranked fourth in the Western Conference. In the 1979 NBA Draft, the Bucks drafted guard Sidney Moncrief out of the University of Arkansas. During the season, the

neg: 1984 NBA Playoffs these two teams, with each team winning five series apiece. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (6) New Jersey Nets: "Bucks win series 4-2" This was the first playoff meeting between the Bucks and the Nets. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "Celtics win series 4-1" This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with each team winning one series apiece. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (1) Los Angeles Lakers: "Celtics win series 4-3" This was the eighth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Celtics winning the first seven meetings. 1984 NBA Playoffs The 1984 NBA Playoffs was

neg: Milwaukee Bucks in only their third season, the Bucks became the fastest expansion team in the history of North American sports to win a championship. As of 2018, it remains the only title in team history. The Bucks remained a powerhouse for the first half of the 1970s. In 1972, they recorded their third consecutive 60-win season, the first NBA team to do so. During the year, Lew Alcindor converted to Islam and changed his name to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Milwaukee beat the Warriors in the playoffs 4–1, but lost the conference finals to Los Angeles 4–2. Injuries resulted in an early 1973

neg: 2003–04 Milwaukee Bucks season after holding a 33–27 record as of March 3, the Bucks lost eight of their next nine games, but still managed to make the playoffs despite finishing fourth in the Central Division with a 41–41 record. Top draft pick T.J. Ford made the All-Second Rookie Team. However, the Bucks did not make it out of the first round once again, losing to the eventual champions, the Detroit Pistons, in five games. (3) Detroit Pistons vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks "Pistons win series 4–1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1989 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Detroit won 4-0) 2003–04 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2003–04 NBA season

neg: 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season a foregone conclusion: UCLA Bruins center Lew Alcindor. However, Alcindor was also selected first overall by the New York Nets in the competing American Basketball Association's entry draft, which triggered a bidding war for Alcindor's services. He eventually opted for the Bucks' five-year $1.4 million offer over a much more lucrative $3.2 million offer from the Nets, preferring the established NBA over a new and struggling ABA. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (4) Philadelphia 76ers: "Bucks win series 4–1" (1) New York Knicks vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "Knicks win series 4–1" 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season was

neg: 2003–04 Detroit Pistons season the 2004 NBA All-Star Game. The Pistons went on to win the NBA Championship for the third time in franchise history, with Miličić being the youngest player to win said championship. In the first round of the playoffs, the Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in five games despite losing Game 2 at home. In the semifinals, they faced the New Jersey Nets. The Pistons would win the first two games at home, but the Nets jumped out to a 3–2 series lead, which included a triple overtime win in Game 5. However, the Pistons managed to win the next two

neg: 1986–87 Philadelphia 76ers season and lose in the first round of the playoffs to the Milwaukee Bucks. This would be the 16th and final season for Julius Erving, who in his last regular season home game, became just the third player in ABA-NBA history to score over 30,000 points for a career. Each road city had a farewell ceremony to honor him. (4) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (5) Philadelphia 76ers: "Bucks win series 3-2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1986 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Milwaukee won 4-3) 1986–87 Philadelphia 76ers season The 1986-87 NBA season was the 76ers 38th season in the NBA and 24th season in Philadelphia.

neg: 1970–71 Milwaukee Bucks season Robertson had never won a championship and his desire to win seemed to inspire Alcindor and unite the rest of the Bucks. Robertson ranked third in the league in assists at 8.3 apg and was the Bucks' No. 2 scorer at 19.4 ppg. (M1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (P2) San Francisco Warriors: "Bucks win series 4–1" (M1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (P1) Los Angeles Lakers: "Bucks win series 4–1" "Bucks win series 4–0" On April 21, 1970, the Bucks traded two young players, Flynn Robinson and Charlie Paulk, to the Cincinnati Royals for 10-year veteran guard Oscar Robertson. 1970–71 Milwaukee Bucks season

neg: 1984–85 Chicago Bulls season playoffs, for which he was rewarded with a berth on the All-NBA second team and NBA Rookie of the Year Award. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (7) Chicago Bulls: "Bucks win series 3-1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1974 Western Conference Finals (Milwaukee won 4-0) 1984–85 Chicago Bulls season In the summer of 1984, the team's fortunes changed when it received the third pick of the NBA draft, after Houston and Portland. The Rockets selected Hakeem Olajuwon, the Blazers selected Sam Bowie, and the Bulls picked shooting guard Michael Jordan out of the University of North Carolina. The team, with new management in

neg: Sports-related curses in their 51 years of play have yet to win the NBA Championship, even with their 9 Western Conference Finals appearances and 2 NBA Finals appearances no Suns team has been able to bring the NBA Title to the city of Phoenix. Suns and NBA fans alike have cited the alleged "Curse of the Coin Flip" as the reason why the Suns cannot win the title. The story goes that during the 1969 NBA Draft the 2 worst teams of the previous season, the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks were both tied to earn a 1st round draft pick. It

neg: Curtis Perry Curtis Perry Curtis R. Perry (born September 13, 1948) is a retired American basketball player. Born in Washington, D.C., he attended Southwest Missouri State University and played at forward. Perry was selected by the San Diego Rockets in the third round of the 1970 NBA draft and by the Virginia Squires in the 1970 ABA Draft. Perry played for the NBA's San Diego Rockets/Houston Rockets (1970–71), Milwaukee Bucks (1971–74) and Phoenix Suns (1974–78). He helped the Bucks win the 1971–72 and 1972–73 NBA Midwest Division titles, and the 1973–74 NBA Western Conference championship, as well as helping the Phoenix Suns

neg: 1970 NBA Playoffs "Lakers win series 4-3" Division Finals (1) Atlanta Hawks vs. (2) Los Angeles Lakers: "Lakers win series 4-0" Champion: New York Knicks Division Semifinals (1) New York Knicks vs. (3) Baltimore Bullets: "Knicks win series 4-3" (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (4) Philadelphia 76ers: "Bucks win series 4-1" Last playoff meeting: This is the first meeting between the Bucks and the 76ers. Division Finals (1) New York Knicks vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "Knicks win series 4-1" Last playoff meeting: This is the first meeting between the Bucks and the Knicks. Broadcasters Division Semifinals Local Television National Television Local Radio Division Finals

neg: 1971 NBA Playoffs under that moniker; the following season, symbolizing their already-established home base of Oakland, they changed their name to the Golden State Warriors. Champion: Milwaukee Bucks Conference Semifinals (M1) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (P2) San Francisco Warriors: "Bucks win series 4-1" All three Milwaukee home games in the series were played at the UW Fieldhouse in Madison due to a scheduling conflict with the Milwaukee Arena. This was the first playoff meeting between the Bucks and the Warriors. (P1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (M2) Chicago Bulls: "Lakers win series 4-3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1968 Western Division Semifinals (Los Angeles won 4-1) Conference

neg: 1988–89 Atlanta Hawks season 1989 NBA All-Star Game. In the first round of the playoffs, they lost to the 5th-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in five games after winning Game 1. Following the season, Theus left in the 1989 NBA Expansion Draft. (4) Atlanta Hawks vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks: "Bucks win series 3-2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1988 Eastern Conference First Round (Atlanta won 3-2) 1988–89 Atlanta Hawks season The 1988–89 NBA season was the Hawks' 40th season in the NBA and 21st season in Atlanta. After falling into the second round for two straight seasons, the Hawks acquired Reggie Theus from the Sacramento Kings, and signed

neg: Comeback (sports) and trailing by 27 entering the 4th. On the back of 21 points from Kobe Bryant, the Lakers came back to win 105-103. Fittingly, Bryant scored with 8.4 seconds remaining, giving the Lakers their first lead of the game and held on for the win. 29 points — Milwaukee Bucks vs. Atlanta Hawks (November 25, 1977) The fourth largest NBA comeback occurred at Atlanta's Omni Coliseum on November 25, 1977. The Milwaukee Bucks, down 29 points to the Atlanta Hawks, came back to win 117-115. This game is the largest fourth quarter comeback in NBA history. Milwaukee's Junior Bridgerman led

neg: 1990–91 Milwaukee Bucks season in the Central Division with a 48–34 record, while posting a 33–8 home record at the Bradley Center. In the first round of the playoffs, the Bucks were swept by the 5th-seeded Philadelphia 76ers in three straight games. This would be their final playoff appearance until 1999. (4) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (5) Philadelphia 76ers: "76ers win series 3-0" Last Playoff Meeting: 1987 Eastern Conference First Round (Milwaukee won 3-2) 1990–91 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1990–91 NBA season was the Bucks' 23rd season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Frank Brickowski from the San Antonio Spurs.

neg: 1989–90 Milwaukee Bucks season named Sixth Man of The Year averaging 23.0 points per game off the bench, despite playing in just 59 games due to injury. However, in the first round of the playoffs, they lost to the Chicago Bulls in four games. (3) Chicago Bulls vs. (6) Milwaukee Bucks: "Bulls win series 3-1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1985 Eastern Conference First Round (Milwaukee won 3-1) 1989–90 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1989–90 NBA season was the Bucks' 22nd season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired All-Star guard Alvin Robertson and Greg "Cadillac" Anderson from the San Antonio Spurs. Early

neg: 1998–99 Milwaukee Bucks season and Michael Curry re-signed with the Detroit Pistons. 2) Indiana Pacers vs. (7) Milwaukee Bucks: "Pacers win series 3-0" Last Playoff Meeting: This is the first meeting between the Pacers and Bucks. 1998–99 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1998–99 NBA season was the Bucks' 31st season in the National Basketball Association. After a four-month lockout, the Bucks hired George Karl, who previously coached the Seattle SuperSonics as their new head coach. The team also traded their top draft pick Dirk Nowitzki to the Dallas Mavericks for rookie Robert Traylor, and signed free agents Dell Curry and Vinny Del Negro. The Bucks

neg: Andrew Bogut Andrew Bogut Andrew Michael Bogut (born 28 November 1984) is an Australian professional basketball player for the Sydney Kings of the National Basketball League (NBL). The center began his career in the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the first overall pick in the 2005 NBA draft. He earned All-NBA Third Team honors with the Bucks in 2010. He was traded to the Golden State Warriors in 2012, and was named NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2015, when he won an NBA championship with the Warriors. Bogut played college basketball for two years

neg: Four-point play Basketball Association during its inaugural season. The National Basketball Association (NBA) introduced that rule in 1979; FIBA in 1984; the NCAA in 1986 (men only) and 1987 (women); middle and high schools in 1987; and the WNBA in 1997. Sam Smith of the Chicago Bulls completed the first four-point play in NBA history on October 21, 1979, in a game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Dale Ellis was the first player in NBA history to complete two four-point plays in the same game when he did so in a win against the Sacramento Kings on January 26, 1988. On April 29,

neg: 1981–82 Philadelphia 76ers season championship in the 1980s. The Lakers won game one by going on an incredible 40-9 scoring spurt in the second half. The home team would win each of the remaining five contests. (3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (6) Atlanta Hawks: "76ers win series 2-0" (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers: "76ers win series 4-2" (1) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers: "76ers win series 4-3" (3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (1) Los Angeles Lakers: "Lakers win series 4-2" 1981–82 Philadelphia 76ers season The 1981-82 NBA season was the 76ers 33rd season in the NBA and 19th season in Philadelphia. They would

neg: 1989 NBA Playoffs Hawks vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks: "Bucks win series 3–2" This was the third playoff meeting between these two teams, with each team winning one series apiece. (1) Detroit Pistons vs. (5) Milwaukee Bucks: "Pistons win series 4–0" This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Pistons winning the first meeting. (2) New York Knicks vs. (6) Chicago Bulls: "Bulls win series 4–2" This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Bulls winning the first meeting. (1) Detroit Pistons vs. (6) Chicago Bulls: "Pistons win series 4–2" This was the third playoff meeting

neg: 2009–10 Milwaukee Bucks season 2009–10 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2009–10 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 42nd season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bucks made the playoffs for the first time in four seasons, though they would lose in the First Round in seven games. It was during this season in which the slogan "Fear the Deer" was coined, which the fans adopted onto the Internet. Five years after it was introduced, the Bucks used the slogan as part of their new jersey design and on the sidelines of the court. The 46-win total remains, as of 2018, the most

neg: Primož Brezec five of his shots and finished with 11 points, three rebounds and a block in 13 minutes off the bench against the New York Knicks in a February 24 win. In August 2009, he returned to the NBA when signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. On February 18, 2010, Brezec was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks along with Royal Ivey in exchange for Jodie Meeks and Francisco Elson. Brezec has also been a member of the senior Slovenian national basketball team. With Slovenia's senior national team, he has played at the 2003 FIBA European Championship, the 2005 FIBA European Championship, the

neg: Ha Seung-jin to help the Trail Blazers win the game. During the 2005-06 season Ha was assigned to the NBA D-League's Fort Worth Flyers on March 28, 2006, where he played for five games but did not make an impact. When fellow Blazer centers Theo Ratliff and Joel Przybilla were unable to play due to injury, Ha started four games, averaging 11 minutes playing time. On July 31, 2006, Ha was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in a four-player deal. On October 28, 2006 (prior to the start of the 2006-07 season), he was waived by the Bucks. He was acquired by

neg: 1970–71 Milwaukee Bucks season time, and still ranked fifth all-time. And the Bucks became the first team from the Midwest Division to win the NBA title; it would be 23 years before the Houston Rockets would do the same. In only his second professional season, Lew Alcindor led the league in scoring at 31.7 ppg, ranked second in field goal percentage at .577 and fourth in rebounding at 16.0 rpg. Newly arrived Oscar Robertson turned 32 early in the 1970–71 season, and was past his prime when he came to Milwaukee, but his versatile skills and experience provided a leadership role for the Bucks.

neg: 1983 NBA Playoffs two teams, with the 76ers winning five of the first seven meetings. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (3) Boston Celtics: "Bucks win series 4–0" This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Celtics winning the first meeting. (1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "76ers win series 4–1" This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the 76ers winning two of the first three meetings. (1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (1) Los Angeles Lakers: "76ers win series 4–0" This was the fifth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Lakers winning the first four

neg: 1986 NBA Playoffs eighth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Celtics winning six of the first seven meetings. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers: "Bucks win series 4–3" This was the sixth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the 76ers winning four of the first five meetings. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "Celtics win series 4–0" This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Celtics winning two of the first three meetings. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Houston Rockets: "Celtics win series 4–2" This was the fourth playoff meeting between these two teams,

neg: Milwaukee Bucks accomplishments and records active, but not with team. Milwaukee Bucks accomplishments and records This page details the all-time statistics, records, and other achievements pertaining to the Milwaukee Bucks. NBA MVP of the Year NBA Finals MVP NBA Defensive Player of the Year NBA Rookie of the Year NBA Most Improved Player NBA Sixth Man of the Year NBA Coach of the Year NBA Executive of the Year All-NBA First Team All-NBA Second Team All-NBA Third Team NBA All-Defensive First Team NBA All-Defensive Second Team NBA All-Rookie First Team NBA All-Rookie Second Team NBA All-Star selections NBA All-Star head coaches Bold denotes still active

neg: Milwaukee Bucks accomplishments and records Milwaukee Bucks accomplishments and records This page details the all-time statistics, records, and other achievements pertaining to the Milwaukee Bucks. NBA MVP of the Year NBA Finals MVP NBA Defensive Player of the Year NBA Rookie of the Year NBA Most Improved Player NBA Sixth Man of the Year NBA Coach of the Year NBA Executive of the Year All-NBA First Team All-NBA Second Team All-NBA Third Team NBA All-Defensive First Team NBA All-Defensive Second Team NBA All-Rookie First Team NBA All-Rookie Second Team NBA All-Star selections NBA All-Star head coaches Bold denotes still active with team. "Italic" denotes still

neg: 1986–87 Boston Celtics season which the Celtics would lose 4 games to 2. (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (1) Boston Celtics "Lakers win series 4–2" 1986–87 Boston Celtics season The 1986–87 Boston Celtics season was the 41st season of the Boston Celtics in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Celtics entered the season as the defending NBA Champions, having defeated the Houston Rockets in the 1986 NBA Finals in six games, winning their sixteenth NBA championship. In the playoffs, the Celtics swept the Chicago Bulls in the First Round in three games, defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in the Semifinals in seven games, and the

neg: Boston Celtics to win the 1981 NBA Championship over the Houston Rockets, with Maxwell named NBA Finals MVP. Following the 1981–82 NBA season, the Celtics once again met the Sixers, and fell behind 3-1 before losing Game 7 at Boston Garden. In 1983 the Celtics were swept in the playoffs for the first time by the Milwaukee Bucks; afterward Fitch resigned and the team was sold to new owners led by Don Gaston. In 1983–84, the Celtics, under new coach K. C. Jones, would go 62–20 and return to the NBA Finals after a three-year hiatus. Boston came back from a 2–1

neg: Jim Boylan Cavaliers later on in the same year. He would later on be a part of the 2015–16 Cleveland Cavaliers squad to earn an NBA Finals championship over the 73–9 Golden State Warriors. Jim Boylan Jim Boylan (born April 28, 1955) is an American basketball coach. He served as the interim head coach for the Chicago Bulls for part of the 2007–08 NBA season. He also served as an interim coach for the Milwaukee Bucks for part of the 2012–13 NBA season. Most recently, he played a part in helping the Cleveland Cavaliers win the 2016 NBA Finals over the Golden

neg: 1982–83 Philadelphia 76ers season went 16-1, and the 2001 Lakers, who went 15–1 en route to the NBA title coincidentally beating the 76ers in the finals. The Philadelphia-based group Pieces of a Dream had a minor hit in 1983 with the R&B song "Fo-Fi-Fo", which title was prompted by Malone's quip. The 76ers had a first round bye. (1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (5) New York Knicks: "76ers win series 4–0" (1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "76ers win series 4–1" (1) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (1) Los Angeles Lakers: "76ers win series 4–0" The 1983 NBA Finals was the championship round of the season.

neg: Nik Stauskas the Los Angeles Lakers 103–91. The win ended the longest losing streak in the history of major professional sports in the United States (28 games going back to the prior season) and the worst start in NBA history (tied with the 2009–10 New Jersey Nets at 0–18). Stauskas went scoreless in 4 consecutive appearances between December 16 and 22. He then did not play on December 23 when the 76ers played against the Milwaukee Bucks. When the 76ers defeated the Phoenix Suns in new point guard Ish Smith's first game with the team for their second win of the season

neg: Terry Stotts Blazers. Terry Stotts Terry Linn Stotts (born November 25, 1957) is an American retired professional basketball forward and the current head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After a playing career in Europe and the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), where he played for George Karl, Stotts became a part of Karl's coaching staff on multiple teams in the CBA and NBA. He later got opportunities as a head coach for the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks, before helping the Dallas Mavericks win the 2011 NBA Championship as an assistant coach. Born in Cedar Falls,

neg: Terry Stotts Terry Stotts Terry Linn Stotts (born November 25, 1957) is an American retired professional basketball forward and the current head coach for the Portland Trail Blazers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). After a playing career in Europe and the Continental Basketball Association (CBA), where he played for George Karl, Stotts became a part of Karl's coaching staff on multiple teams in the CBA and NBA. He later got opportunities as a head coach for the Atlanta Hawks and Milwaukee Bucks, before helping the Dallas Mavericks win the 2011 NBA Championship as an assistant coach. Born in Cedar Falls, Iowa,

neg: Scottie Pippen Steals, quarter: 4, third quarter, vs. Milwaukee Bucks, One of three players in NBA history to record 200 steals and 100 blocked shots in a season: 211 steals, 101 blocks () Second player in NBA history to lead his team in all 5 major statistics: 1,692 points, 639 rebounds, 409 assists, 232 steals and 89 blocks () Only player in history to win an NBA championship and Olympic gold medal in the same year twice (1992 and 1996) "Note: Pippen is second in most career totals for the Bulls, both in the regular season and playoffs, trailing only Michael Jordan."

neg: 2000–01 Milwaukee Bucks season 2000–01 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2000–01 NBA season was the Bucks' 33rd season in the National Basketball Association. During the offseason, the Bucks acquired Lindsey Hunter from the Detroit Pistons, and signed free agent Jerome Kersey. The Bucks got off to a rough start losing nine of their first twelve games, but would win 23 of their next 29 games while posting an 8-game winning streak in January. The Bucks finished first place in the Central Division with a 52–30 record, the franchise's best record since 1985–86. Ray Allen and Glenn Robinson both led the team in scoring averaging 22.0

neg: 1983–84 Boston Celtics season five series. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (5) New York Knicks: "Celtics win series 4-3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1974 Eastern Conference Finals (Boston won 4-3) Boston defeats the New York Knicks four games to three (4-3) in a best of seven series. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "Celtics win series 4-1" Last Playoff Meeting: 1983 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Milwaukee won 4-0) Boston defeats the Milwaukee Bucks four games to one (4-1) in a best of seven series. (E1) Boston Celtics vs. (W1) Los Angeles Lakers: "Celtics win series 4-3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1969 NBA Finals (Boston won 4-3) The

neg: Milwaukee Bucks the Bucks beat the Atlanta Hawks 107–77 for their 15th win, matching their win total of the previous season just 30 games in. The Bucks then went on a stretch from January 24 to February 20, where they went 10–2. The Bucks beat the Sacramento Kings on February 11 for their 30th win of the year, and also became the first ever NBA team to double their win total from the previous season before the All-Star Break. Off the court, the Bucks made several changes to their roster, releasing Larry Sanders after several off-court incidents that led to multiple suspensions.

neg: 2002–03 Milwaukee Bucks season Division with a 42–40 record. However, they did not make it out of the first round of the playoffs, losing 2–4 to the New Jersey Nets. Following the season, Payton signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers, Sam Cassell and Ervin Johnson were both traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves, head coach George Karl was fired and Anthony Mason retired. (2) New Jersey Nets vs. (7) Milwaukee Bucks Last Playoff Meeting: 1986 Eastern Conference First Round (Milwaukee won 3–0) <nowiki>*</nowiki>Required overtime. 2002–03 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2002–03 NBA season was the Bucks' 35th season in the National Basketball

neg: 1985–86 Philadelphia 76ers season dealt away in the Summer of 1986. Due to an eye injury sustained towards the end of the regular season, Malone did not participate in the 1986 NBA playoffs. Andrew Toney only played in six regular season games due to a foot injury and never was able to make it back to his previous all star form. (3) Philadelphia 76ers vs. (6) Washington Bullets: "76ers win series 3–2" Last Playoff Meeting: 1985 Eastern Conference First Round (Philadelphia won 3–1) (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers: "Bucks win series 4–3" Last Playoff Meeting: 1985 Eastern Conference Semifinals (Philadelphia won 4–0)

neg: Milwaukee Bucks to be redesigned. For one home game, it was anticipated that new uniforms were going to be revealed with hunter orange replacing red as the secondary color. It turned out to be an April Fool's joke, though the Bucks did announce that a new logo and colors would be revealed on April 13, 2015. On April 13, 2015, the Milwaukee Bucks unveiled new primary and secondary logos, as well as a new color scheme. The new branding will take effect beginning with the 2015–16 NBA season. The Bucks' new official colors are Good Land Green (a reference to "Milwaukee" being

neg: 2003 NBA Finals and clinch the number 2 seed in the East. After splitting the first four games with the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round, the Nets took control, winning the series in 6 games. From then on, the Nets had no trouble making a return to the NBA Finals, sweeping the Boston Celtics and the Detroit Pistons to win their second straight Eastern Conference championship. With their 49–33 record, the 2003 Nets remain the last team with under 50 wins to reach the NBA Finals. Both teams split the two meetings, each won by the home team: The Finals were played

neg: 1986 NBA Finals streak to 48 games and went on to win 59 games, 39 of which came at either Boston Garden or Hartford Civic Center. The Celtics went the distance in the 1987 NBA Playoffs; save for a three-game sweep of the Chicago Bulls in the first round, they were pushed to a Game 7 against the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons before eventually returning to the NBA Finals. The Celtics faltered down the stretch due to injuries, fatigue and age. This would also be the last championship for a team in the Boston area until the New England Patriots won Super

neg: 1985–86 Boston Celtics season hammering the Hawks in the third quarter by a score of 36–6. (1) Boston Celtics vs. (2) Milwaukee Bucks: "Celtics win series 4–0" The Eastern Conference Finals matched the Celtics up against the Milwaukee Bucks and head coach Don Nelson. Nelson was a former Celtic player who enraged the Celtics in the 1983 NBA Playoffs by accusing Celtic guard Danny Ainge of "dirty" play. The Celtics swept the Bucks. This was the third time in four years that the Bucks and the Celtics had met in the playoffs; the Bucks defeated the Celtics in the 1983 Eastern Conference Semifinals, and

neg: Larry Costello team Milwaukee Bucks in 1968 and coached them to a league-best 66–16 mark in 1970–71 including a then-NBA record 20-game win streak. They won the championship in the post-season with a 4-0 sweep of the Baltimore Bullets. After a 3–15 start into the 1976–77 season, he was fired. He coached the Chicago Bulls for 56 games in 1978–79 before returning to Milwaukee to coach the Milwaukee Does of the Women's Professional Basketball League for part of the 1979–80 season. Costello's last coaching job was at Utica College in the 1980s. The school was making the transition from Division III to

neg: Milwaukee Bucks behind the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Central Division, but Milwaukee ultimately clinched a playoff berth on April 6, 2010, with a road win over the Chicago Bulls. It was during that time that the phrase ""Fear the Deer"" started, most likely by an ESPN commentator, and adopted on message boards and within Andrew Bogut's Squad 6. The slogan rang well with Bucks fans, who started bringing signs with the phrase to games. The slogan became the team's battle cry in the NBA playoffs. The Bucks finished the regular season with a record of 46–36. The Bucks clinched the sixth seed

neg: Dave Meyers (basketball) Dave Meyers (basketball) David William Meyers (April 21, 1953 – October 9, 2015) was an American basketball player with the Milwaukee Bucks in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The forward played college basketball for the UCLA Bruins. He was an All-American as a senior in 1975, when he won his second national championship with UCLA. He was drafted in the first round of the 1975 NBA draft with the second overall pick, and played four years professionally with Milwaukee. Born in San Diego, California, Meyers was one of 11 children (six girls, five boys) of Bob and Pat Meyers. Bob

neg: History of the Philadelphia 76ers up Malone's boast. They made a mockery of the Eastern Conference playoffs, first sweeping the New York Knicks and then beating the Milwaukee Bucks in five games. The 76ers went on to win their third NBA championship (and second in Philadelphia) with a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers, who had defeated them the season before. Malone was named the playoffs' MVP. The 76ers didn't quite fulfill Malone's prediction, as their run was actually "fo', fi', fo" ("four, five, four") – a loss to the Bucks in game four of the Eastern finals being the only blemish on their

neg: Gary Payton averaging 19.6 points and 7.4 assists per game. The Bucks faced the defending Eastern Conference champion New Jersey Nets in the first round of the playoffs, pushing the Nets to six games before losing to the more experienced and well rounded Nets. Payton led the Bucks in scoring (18.5) and assists (8.7) during the series, which included a 20-point, 14-assist performance in a game 4 Milwaukee win. As an unrestricted free agent prior to the 2003–04 season, Payton, along with Karl Malone, signed with the Los Angeles Lakers to make a run at their first NBA Championship. Payton started in

neg: Milwaukee Bucks the Boston Celtics in a best-of-seven playoff series, being the first team to meet and defeat Michael Jordan in a playoff series (during Jordan's rookie year), and hosting Julius Erving's final NBA game in the 1987 NBA Playoffs, which would see the Bucks advancing with a game five first-round playoff victory. In 1985, Fitzgerald and his partners (one of which was Stuart Shadel) decided to sell the Bucks. He was having health problems and some of his investors wanted to get out. The Bucks were playing in the smallest arena in the NBA and the city did not want to

neg: 1980 NBA Playoffs at center instead, and ultimately played all five positions on the court in the game. Philadelphia earned their third Eastern Conference championship, but were unsuccessful in capturing their second NBA title. The Milwaukee Bucks appeared in the playoffs for the last time as a member of the West; the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs likewise appeared for the last time playing for the East. They switched conferences (along with the Chicago Bulls) in the 1980–81 season with the addition of the Dallas Mavericks. Champion: Los Angeles Lakers (1) Los Angeles Lakers and (2) Milwaukee Bucks have first-round byes. (3)

neg: Greg Foster (basketball) Toronto Raptors. During his long career, mainly spent as a reserve player, he reached the NBA Finals three times (twice with the Jazz and once with the Lakers) and won a championship ring with the Lakers in 2001. Greg Foster (basketball) Gregory Clinton Foster (born October 3, 1968) is an American retired professional basketball player. He currently is an assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks after spending 2013–14 season as the assistant for player development of the Philadelphia 76ers and assistant coach with the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Foster was born in Oakland, California and attended

neg: Yi Jianlian picked anywhere from third to twelfth. On 28 June 2007, Yi was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the sixth overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft, despite Fegan warning the Milwaukee Bucks not to pick Yi and not allowing them to be one of the teams invited to Yi's pre-draft private workouts in Los Angeles. Fegan did not want Milwaukee to select Yi because the city of Milwaukee did not have a large Asian-American community. However, Milwaukee's general manager Larry Harris said they had only drafted the best player available to them. Yi and Sun Yue together marked the

neg: Christian Wood Christian Wood Christian Marquise Wood (born September 27, 1995) is an American professional basketball player for the Wisconsin Herd, on assignment from the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball for the UNLV Runnin' Rebels. He has played professionally for the Philadelphia 76ers and Charlotte Hornets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Wood originally attended Knight High School in Palmdale, California before transferring to Findlay College Prep in Henderson, Nevada prior to his senior year. In Findlay, he helped the Pilots win 54 consecutive games and an ESPN National High School Invitational championship in 2012.

neg: 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1969–70 Milwaukee Bucks season was the second season for the Milwaukee Bucks. Led by the heralded rookie center Lew Alcindor, they finished with a 56–26 record, enough for second place in the Eastern Division. After beating the Philadelphia 76ers 4–1 in the Eastern semifinals, they lost to the eventual champions New York Knicks in five games. After a 27–55 record in their inaugural NBA season, the Bucks won a coin toss over the Phoenix Suns to give them the right to select first overall in the 1969 NBA Draft. Their designated selection had long been

neg: 2007–08 Milwaukee Bucks season The Bucks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2007–08 season. 2007–08 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2007–08 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 40th season of NBA basketball in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It began in October. The Bucks finished with just 26 wins in the weak Eastern Conference and as a result Larry Krystkowiak was fired after just one season as coach, one day after the season officially ended. Scott Skiles was then appointed coach soon after to a four-year contract. Key dates prior to the start of the season: Milwaukee's selections from the 2007 NBA draft in New York

neg: 2017–18 Milwaukee Bucks season playoffs, the Bucks faced the 2nd seeded Boston Celtics in the First Round, and lost in seven games. <noinclude> 2017–18 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2017–18 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 50th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). On June 16, 2017, the Bucks named Jon Horst as their new general manager. This was the Bucks' final season at the Bradley Center, with their move to the new Fiserv Forum beginning with the 2018–19 NBA season. On January 22, 2018, the Bucks fired head coach Jason Kidd and replaced him with the team's assistant head coach Joe

neg: 1974 NBA Finals the Bucks, by that point having moved to the Eastern Conference, would advance as far as the Conference Finals – which they did three times in the 1980s, losing twice to the Celtics. The Celtics would return to the Finals two years later and win their 13th NBA title. The franchise has since won four more titles. This was the first of 17 consecutive NBA Finals to be televised by CBS. 1974 NBA Finals The 1974 NBA World Championship Series was the championship round of the 1973–74 National Basketball Association (NBA) season. The Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics defeated the

neg: Philadelphia 76ers win four games in each of the 3 rounds. The media misinterpreted this and assumed Moses was predicting that the 76ers would sweep all three rounds to win the title, with the minimum 12 games. Malone's accent made his boast sound like "fo', fo', fo'." However, the 76ers backed up Malone's boast. They made a mockery of the Eastern Conference playoffs, first sweeping the New York Knicks and then beating the Milwaukee Bucks in five games. The 76ers went on to win their third NBA championship (and second in Philadelphia) with a four-game sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers, who

neg: 1979–80 Milwaukee Bucks season 1979–80 Milwaukee Bucks season The 1979–80 NBA season was the Bucks' 12th season in the NBA. With 49 wins and 33 loses they won their division and ranked fourth in the Western Conference. In the 1979 NBA Draft, the Bucks drafted guard Sidney Moncrief out of the University of Arkansas. During the season, the Bucks acquired center Bob Lanier from the Detroit Pistons. After a first-round-bye the Bucks faced the defending champions, the Seattle SuperSonics, which were led by Gus Williams and Dennis Johnson. Despite being able to steal two games on the road, the Bucks lost the series in

neg: 2011–12 Milwaukee Bucks season 2011–12 Milwaukee Bucks season The 2011–12 Milwaukee Bucks season was the 44th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Bucks finished the season with a 31–35 record and in 9th place in the Eastern Conference, four games behind the Philadelphia 76ers, who claimed the last berth for the 2012 NBA Playoffs. The regular season was reduced from its usual 82 games to 66 due to the lockout. Due to the 2011 NBA lockout negotiations, the programmed pre-season schedule, along with the first two weeks of the regular season were scrapped, and a two-game pre-season was set

neg: Festus Ezeli win over the Denver Nuggets. The Warriors' NBA-record start ended after 24 wins when they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks 108–95 on December 12. On February 8, 2016, he underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to clean out debris from his left knee and was subsequently ruled out for six weeks. He returned to action on April 3 against the Portland Trail Blazers after missing 31 games. Ezeli helped the Warriors win an NBA record 73 games to eclipse the 72 wins set by the 1995–96 Chicago Bulls. The Warriors made it to the 2016 NBA Finals after overcoming a 3–1 deficit

neg: 1981 NBA Playoffs the Knicks. Conference Semifinals (1) Boston Celtics vs. (5) Chicago Bulls: "Celtics win series 4–0" This was the first playoff meeting between the Celtics and the Bulls. (2) Milwaukee Bucks vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers: "76ers win series 4–3" This was the second playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Bucks winning the first meeting. Conference Finals (1) Boston Celtics vs. (3) Philadelphia 76ers: "Celtics win series 4–3" John Hollinger of ESPN.com ranked this as the greatest playoff series in NBA history This was the 16th playoff meeting between these two teams, with the Celtics winning eight of the first

neg: Detroit Pistons both overall and road victories (27). In addition, the team set an NBA record by starting the same lineup in 73 consecutive games from the start of the season. The top-seeded Pistons defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 4–1 in the first round of the 2006 NBA Playoffs, but struggled in the second round against the Cleveland Cavaliers, falling behind 3–2 before winning in seven games. Things did not improve against the second-seeded Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Finals. Miami defeated the Pistons in six games en route to the 2006 NBA championship. During the 2006 offseason, the Pistons offered Ben

neg: 2001 NBA Playoffs "fo', fi', fo'", as Philadelphia lost one second-round game to the Milwaukee Bucks that year). However, it was the Lakers' turn to put together the most dominant postseason in NBA history, going 15–1 with their only loss coming in OT to the Sixers in Game 1 of the Finals. They set many records, including going undefeated in regulation and on the road (finishing 8–0 in the latter category). They were the second NBA champion to defeat four 50-win or better teams on their way to the title as the Rockets did it first in 1995. The Lakers also equaled the

neg: San Antonio Spurs Duncan, and when Ginóbili missed a subsequent 3-pointer, Dwyane Wade hit one out of two from the free throw line to put the game on ice, as the Heat would win their second straight championship. The Spurs returned with their core roster largely intact, adding free agents Marco Belinelli and Jeff Ayres (formerly Jeff Pendergraph) while losing Gary Neal to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Spurs clinched the best record in the NBA with 62 wins, which included a franchise record 19 straight wins in February and March. In the first round of the playoffs, the eighth-seeded Dallas Mavericks surprised the