Milwaukee Bucks Playoff Series Results

Series	Opponent	Series Result
All Series	–	44.1%
2023-24 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Ongoing (2-3)
2022-23 – First Round	Miami Heat	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2021-22 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2021-22 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Won in 5 (4-1)
2020-21 – Finals	Phoenix Suns	Won in 6 (4-2)
2020-21 – Conf Finals	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 6 (4-2)
2020-21 – Conf Semi	Brooklyn Nets	Won in 7 (4-3)
2020-21 – First Round	Miami Heat	Won in 4 (4-0)
2019-20 – Conf Semi	Miami Heat	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2019-20 – First Round	Orlando Magic	Won in 5 (4-1)
2018-19 – Conf Finals	Toronto Raptors	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2018-19 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Won in 5 (4-1)
2018-19 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Won in 4 (4-0)
2017-18 – First Round	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2016-17 – First Round	Toronto Raptors	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2014-15 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2012-13 – First Round	Miami Heat	Lost in 4 (0-4)
2009-10 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2005-06 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2003-04 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 5 (1-4)
2002-03 – First Round	New Jersey Nets	Lost in 6 (2-4)
2000-01 – Conf Finals	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
2000-01 – Conf Semi	Charlotte Hornets	Won in 7 (4-3)
2000-01 – First Round	Orlando Magic	Won in 4 (3-1)
1999-00 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1998-99 – First Round	Indiana Pacers	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1990-91 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 3 (0-3)
1989-90 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Lost in 4 (1-3)
1988-89 – Conf Semi	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1988-89 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 5 (3-2)
1987-88 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Lost in 5 (2-3)
1986-87 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1986-87 – First Round	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 5 (3-2)
1985-86 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1985-86 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 7 (4-3)
1985-86 – First Round	New Jersey Nets	Won in 3 (3-0)
1984-85 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 4 (0-4)
1984-85 – First Round	Chicago Bulls	Won in 4 (3-1)
1983-84 – Conf Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1983-84 – Conf Semi	New Jersey Nets	Won in 6 (4-2)
1983-84 – First Round	Atlanta Hawks	Won in 5 (3-2)
1982-83 – Conf Finals	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1982-83 – Conf Semi	Boston Celtics	Won in 4 (4-0)
1981-82 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1980-81 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1979-80 – Conf Semi	Seattle SuperSonics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1977-78 – Conf Semi	Denver Nuggets	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1977-78 – First Round	Phoenix Suns	Won in 2 (2-0)
1975-76 – First Round	Detroit Pistons	Lost in 3 (1-2)
1973-74 – Finals	Boston Celtics	Lost in 7 (3-4)
1973-74 – Conf Finals	Chicago Bulls	Won in 4 (4-0)
1973-74 – Conf Semi	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1972-73 – Conf Semi	Golden State Warriors	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1971-72 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Lost in 6 (2-4)
1971-72 – Conf Semi	Golden State Warriors	Won in 5 (4-1)
1970-71 – Finals	Baltimore Bullets	Won in 4 (4-0)
1970-71 – Conf Finals	Los Angeles Lakers	Won in 5 (4-1)
1970-71 – Conf Semi	San Francisco Warriors	Won in 5 (4-1)
1969-70 – Conf Finals	New York Knicks	Lost in 5 (1-4)
1969-70 – Conf Semi	Philadelphia 76ers	Won in 5 (4-1)

Milwaukee Bucks Playoff Series Results By Series Score

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	17-30 (36.2%)	19-27 (41.3%)	2024 – First Round
0-1	13-17 (43.3%)	8-22 (26.7%)	2023 – First Round
0-2	9-8 (52.9%)	2-15 (11.8%)	2021 – Finals
0-3	4-4 (50%)	0-8 (0%)	2020 – Conf Semi
1-0	10-7 (58.8%)	11-5 (68.8%)	2024 – First Round
1-1	12-8 (60%)	8-11 (42.1%)	2024 – First Round
1-2	9-8 (52.9%)	3-13 (18.8%)	2024 – First Round
1-3	5-7 (41.7%)	0-11 (0%)	2024 – First Round
2-0	6-4 (60%)	9-1 (90%)	2021 – First Round
2-1	7-9 (43.8%)	10-6 (62.5%)	2022 – Conf Semi
2-2	7-11 (38.9%)	6-12 (33.3%)	2022 – Conf Semi
2-3	8-7 (53.3%)	2-13 (13.3%)	2021 – Conf Semi
3-0	5-1 (83.3%)	6-0 (100%)	2021 – First Round
3-1	8-0 (100%)	8-0 (100%)	2022 – First Round
3-2	3-4 (42.9%)	4-3 (57.1%)	2022 – Conf Semi
3-3	3-9 (25%)	3-9 (25%)	2022 – Conf Semi

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	5-6 (45.5%)	6-5 (54.5%)	2001 – First Round
0-1	2-4 (33.3%)	1-5 (16.7%)	2000 – First Round
0-2	2-2 (50%)	0-4 (0%)	1999 – First Round
1-0	4-1 (80%)	5-0 (100%)	2001 – First Round
1-1	2-1 (66.7%)	2-1 (66.7%)	2000 – First Round
1-2	2-1 (66.7%)	0-3 (0%)	2000 – First Round
2-0	1-3 (25%)	4-0 (100%)	2001 – First Round
2-1	2-3 (40%)	5-0 (100%)	2001 – First Round
2-2	3-2 (60%)	3-2 (60%)	2000 – First Round

Series Score	Won Game	Won Series	Last
0-0	2-0 (100%)	1-1 (50%)	1978 – First Round
1-0	1-1 (50%)	1-1 (50%)	1978 – First Round
1-1	0-1 (0%)	0-1 (0%)	1976 – First Round

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What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Milwaukee Bucks history?

The biggest playoff series comeback in Milwaukee Bucks history is coming back from 0-2, which they've managed 2 times. The most recent 0-2 comeback was against the Phoenix Suns in the 2021 Finals, when the Bucks came back and won in 6 games.

How many times have the Milwaukee Bucks played a 7 game series in the playoffs?

The Milwaukee Bucks have played 46 7-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 19-27 (41.3%). Their most recent 7-game series was in the 2024 First Round, which is currently ongoing.

How many times have the Milwaukee Bucks played a 5 game series in the playoffs?

The Milwaukee Bucks have played 11 5-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 6-5 (54.5%). Their most recent 5-game series was in the 2001 Eastern Conference First Round, in which they beat the 2000-01 Orlando Magic in 4 games.

How many times have the Milwaukee Bucks played a 3 game series in the playoffs?

The Milwaukee Bucks have played 2 3-game series in their playoff history, with a record of 1-1 (50%). Their most recent 3-game series was in the 1978 Western Conference First Round, in which they beat the 1977-78 Phoenix Suns in 2 games.

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