The 2016-17 Milwaukee Bucks season marked a pivotal year in their development, finishing with a 42-40 record. Under head coach Jason Kidd, the Bucks secured the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference, returning to the playoffs after missing the previous season.
Giannis Antetokounmpo emerged as a superstar, leading the team in points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks. He was named an NBA All-Star and won the Most Improved Player award, highlighting his significant impact. The Bucks also benefited from key contributions by Khris Middleton, who returned mid-season from an injury, and rookie Malcolm Brogdon, who won Rookie of the Year.
In the playoffs, the Bucks faced the Toronto Raptors in the first round. Despite a strong start, Milwaukee was eliminated in six games. This season set the foundation for the Bucks’ future success, showcasing their potential as a rising force in the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 42-40
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 2-4
Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 2016-17 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 80 | 22.9 | 8.8 | 5.4 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 27.2 | 6 | 24.8 | 9.5 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 40.0 |
| Jabari Parker | 51 | 20.1 | 6.2 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 36.5 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Khris Middleton | 29 | 14.7 | 4.2 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 43.3 | 6 | 14.5 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 36.8 |
| Greg Monroe | 81 | 11.7 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 6 | 13.2 | 7.3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Malcolm Brogdon | 75 | 10.2 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 40.4 | 6 | 9.0 | 4.3 | 3.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 47.6 |
| Michael Beasley | 56 | 9.4 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 41.9 | 4 | 4.3 | 2.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 60.0 |
| Tony Snell | 80 | 8.5 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 40.6 | 6 | 10.0 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 51.6 |
| Matthew Dellavedova | 76 | 7.6 | 1.9 | 4.7 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 36.7 | 6 | 7.7 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 37.5 |
| John Henson | 58 | 6.8 | 5.1 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 2 | 1.5 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Mirza Teletović | 70 | 6.4 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 34.1 | 3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Spencer Hawes | 19 | 4.4 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 34.6 | 3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 50.0 |
| Jason Terry | 74 | 4.1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 42.7 | 6 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 20.0 |
| Thon Maker | 57 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 37.8 | 6 | 5.8 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 20.0 |
| Rashad Vaughn | 41 | 3.5 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 32.1 | 3 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Gary Payton II | 6 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 11.1 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Miles Plumlee | 32 | 2.6 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Steve Novak | 8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 16.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Terrence Jones | 3 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Axel Toupane | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Milwaukee Bucks in the 2017 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Toronto Raptors
In the 2017 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Toronto Raptors in the first round. Despite a strong start that saw them take a 2-1 series lead, the Bucks were ultimately outmatched, losing the series in six games. Giannis Antetokounmpo showcased his emerging star power, but Milwaukee's lack of playoff experience was evident against a more seasoned Raptors team.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 97-83 | |
| Apr 18, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 106-100 | |
| Apr 20, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 104-77 | |
| Apr 22, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 87-76 | |
| Apr 24, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 118-93 | |
| Apr 27, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 92-89 |
Milwaukee Bucks 2016-17 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2016-17 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2016 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 107-96 | |
| Oct 29, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 110-108 | |
| Oct 30, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 98-83 | |
| Nov 01, 2016 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 117-113 | |
| Nov 03, 2016 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 125-107 | |
| Nov 05, 2016 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 117-91 | |
| Nov 06, 2016 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 86-75 | |
| Nov 10, 2016 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 112-106 | |
| Nov 12, 2016 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 106-96 | |
| Nov 16, 2016 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 107-100 | |
| Nov 17, 2016 | @ Miami Heat | L 96-73 | |
| Nov 19, 2016 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 124-121 | |
| Nov 21, 2016 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 93-89 | |
| Nov 25, 2016 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 105-99 | |
| Nov 27, 2016 | @ Orlando Magic | W 104-96 | |
| Nov 29, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 118-101 | |
| Dec 01, 2016 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 111-93 | |
| Dec 03, 2016 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 112-103 | |
| Dec 05, 2016 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 97-96 | |
| Dec 07, 2016 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 115-107 | |
| Dec 09, 2016 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 114-110 | |
| Dec 10, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | L 110-105 | |
| Dec 12, 2016 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 122-100 | |
| Dec 15, 2016 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 108-97 | |
| Dec 16, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 95-69 | |
| Dec 20, 2016 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-108 | |
| Dec 21, 2016 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 113-102 | |
| Dec 23, 2016 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 123-96 | |
| Dec 26, 2016 | @ Washington Wizards | L 107-102 | |
| Dec 28, 2016 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 119-94 | |
| Dec 30, 2016 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 116-99 | |
| Dec 31, 2016 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 116-96 | |
| Jan 02, 2017 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 98-94 | |
| Jan 04, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | W 105-104 | |
| Jan 06, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | L 116-111 | |
| Jan 08, 2017 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 107-101 | |
| Jan 10, 2017 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 109-107 | |
| Jan 13, 2017 | vs. Miami Heat | W 116-108 | |
| Jan 15, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 111-98 | |
| Jan 16, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 113-104 | |
| Jan 18, 2017 | @ Houston Rockets | L 111-92 | |
| Jan 20, 2017 | @ Orlando Magic | L 112-96 | |
| Jan 21, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | L 109-97 | |
| Jan 23, 2017 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 127-114 | |
| Jan 25, 2017 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 114-109 | |
| Jan 27, 2017 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 102-86 | |
| Jan 28, 2017 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 112-108 | |
| Feb 01, 2017 | @ Utah Jazz | L 104-88 | |
| Feb 03, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 121-117 | |
| Feb 04, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 137-112 | |
| Feb 08, 2017 | vs. Miami Heat | L 106-88 | |
| Feb 10, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 122-114 | |
| Feb 11, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 116-100 | |
| Feb 13, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 102-89 | |
| Feb 15, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 129-125 | |
| Feb 24, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 109-95 | |
| Feb 26, 2017 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 100-96 | |
| Feb 27, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-95 | |
| Mar 01, 2017 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 110-98 | |
| Mar 03, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-101 | |
| Mar 04, 2017 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 101-94 | |
| Mar 06, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-98 | |
| Mar 08, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | W 104-93 | |
| Mar 10, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 99-85 | |
| Mar 11, 2017 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 102-95 | |
| Mar 13, 2017 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 113-93 | |
| Mar 15, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 97-96 | |
| Mar 17, 2017 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-103 | |
| Mar 18, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 117-92 | |
| Mar 21, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-90 | |
| Mar 22, 2017 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 116-98 | |
| Mar 24, 2017 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 100-97 | |
| Mar 26, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 109-94 | |
| Mar 28, 2017 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 118-108 | |
| Mar 29, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | W 103-100 | |
| Mar 31, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 108-105 | |
| Apr 02, 2017 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 109-105 | |
| Apr 04, 2017 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 110-79 | |
| Apr 06, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 104-89 | |
| Apr 08, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 90-82 | |
| Apr 10, 2017 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 89-79 | |
| Apr 12, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-94 |