Milwaukee Bucks Playoff History: Series by Year

This is a timeline with all the NBA postseason series played by the Milwaukee Bucks. It also includes data about how the team arrived to the Playoffs that year and the result of each series, since their first season in 1969 to the present.

In their 57 seasons in the NBA, the Milwaukee Bucks made the postseason 36 times. On those years they have played a total of 60 playoff series, of which they won 26 and lost 34, for a 43.3 winning percentge.

So far, they have reached the NBA Finals 3 times and have won 2 Championships.

Milwaukee Bucks Playoffs Timeline

2025 Playoffs

Teams for these Playoffs are still to be determined.

2024 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (49-33 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Indiana Pacers 2-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2023 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference (58-24 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Miami Heat 1-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2022 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (51-31 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Chicago Bulls 4-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

2021 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 3rd seed in the Eastern Conference (46-26 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Brooklyn Nets 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Miami Heat 4-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Finals
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    Defeated the Phoenix Suns 4-2 in the NBA Finals

The Bucks won the Championship in 2021, it was the 2nd NBA title in franchise history.

2020 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference (56-17 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Orlando Magic 4-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Miami Heat 1-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

2019 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Eastern Conference (60-22 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Detroit Pistons 4-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Boston Celtics 4-1 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Toronto Raptors 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Finals

* The Raptors ended up winning the Championship.

2018 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference (44-38 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2017 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (42-40 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Toronto Raptors 2-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2016 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (33-49 season record, 12th in the Eastern Conference).

2015 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (41-41 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Chicago Bulls 2-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2014 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (15-67 season record, 15th in the Eastern Conference).

2013 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference (38-44 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Miami Heat 0-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

* The Heat ended up winning the Championship.

2012 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (31-35 season record, 9th in the Eastern Conference).

2011 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (35-47 season record, 9th in the Eastern Conference).

2010 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (46-36 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Atlanta Hawks 3-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2009 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (34-48 season record, 12th in the Eastern Conference).

2008 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (26-56 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).

2007 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (28-54 season record, 14th in the Eastern Conference).

2006 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference (40-42 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Detroit Pistons 1-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2005 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (30-52 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).

2004 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (41-41 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Detroit Pistons 1-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

* The Pistons ended up winning the Championship.

2003 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference (42-40 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the New Jersey Nets 2-4 in the Eastern Conference First Round

2002 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (41-41 season record, 9th in the Eastern Conference).

2001 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference (52-30 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Orlando Magic 3-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Charlotte Hornets 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Finals

2000 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference (42-40 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Indiana Pacers 2-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round

1999 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 7th seed in the Eastern Conference (28-22 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Indiana Pacers 0-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round

1998 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (36-46 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).

1997 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (33-49 season record, 11th in the Eastern Conference).

1996 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (25-57 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).

1995 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (34-48 season record, 9th in the Eastern Conference).

1994 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (20-62 season record, 13th in the Eastern Conference).

1993 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (28-54 season record, 12th in the Eastern Conference).

1992 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (31-51 season record, 12th in the Eastern Conference).

1991 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference (48-34 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 0-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round

1990 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Eastern Conference (44-38 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Chicago Bulls 1-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round

1989 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference (49-33 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 3-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Detroit Pistons 0-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

* The Pistons ended up winning the Championship.

1988 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 5th seed in the Eastern Conference (42-40 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Atlanta Hawks 2-3 in the Eastern Conference First Round

1987 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Eastern Conference (50-32 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 3-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1986 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference (57-25 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the New Jersey Nets 3-0 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 4-3 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 0-4 in the Eastern Conference Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1985 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference (59-23 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Chicago Bulls 3-1 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 0-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1984 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference (50-32 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Atlanta Hawks 3-2 in the Eastern Conference First Round
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    Defeated the New Jersey Nets 4-2 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 1-4 in the Eastern Conference Finals

* The Celtics ended up winning the Championship.

1983 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference (51-31 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Boston Celtics 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 1-4 in the Eastern Conference Finals

* The 76ers ended up winning the Championship.

1982 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference (55-27 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 2-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1981 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Conference (60-22 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Philadelphia 76ers 3-4 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

1980 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Conference (49-33 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Seattle Supersonics 3-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

1979 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (38-44 season record, 8th in the Western Conference).

1978 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 6th seed in the Western Conference (44-38 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Phoenix Suns 2-0 in the Western Conference First Round
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    Lost to the Denver Nuggets 3-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

1977 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (30-52 season record, 11th in the Western Conference).

1976 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 4th seed in the Western Conference (38-44 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Detroit Pistons 1-2 in the Western Conference First Round

1975 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (38-44 season record, 6th in the Western Conference).

1974 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (59-23 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Chicago Bulls 4-0 in the Western Conference Finals
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    Lost to the Boston Celtics 3-4 in the NBA Finals

1973 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (60-22 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Lost to the Golden State Warriors 2-4 in the Western Conference Semifinals

1972 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Western Conference (63-19 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Golden State Warriors 4-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Lost to the Los Angeles Lakers 2-4 in the Western Conference Finals

* The Lakers ended up winning the Championship.

1971 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 1st seed in the Western Conference (66-16 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the San Francisco Warriors 4-1 in the Western Conference Semifinals
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    Defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 4-1 in the Western Conference Finals
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    Defeated the Baltimore Bullets 4-0 in the NBA Finals

The Bucks won the Championship in 1971, it was the 1st NBA title in franchise history.

1970 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks qualified for the NBA Playoffs as the 2nd seed in the Eastern Division (56-26 season record).

Playoff Series:

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    Defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 4-1 in the Eastern Division Semifinals
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    Lost to the New York Knicks 1-4 in the Eastern Division Finals

* The Knicks ended up winning the Championship.

1969 Playoffs

The Milwaukee Bucks didn't qualify for the Playoffs (27-55 season record, 7th in the Eastern Division).

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