The 2019-20 Milwaukee Bucks showcased their dominance in the NBA, finishing the regular season with a league-best 56-17 record. Led by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who averaged 29.5 points, 13.6 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game, the Bucks excelled on both ends of the floor. They ranked first in defensive rating, highlighting their prowess in stifling opponents.
Despite their regular-season success, the Bucks’ playoff run ended in disappointment. After sweeping the Orlando Magic in the first round, they were eliminated by the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, losing the series 4-1. This outcome prompted discussions about their need to diversify offensive strategies and bolster their supporting cast around Antetokounmpo. The 2019-20 season underscored Milwaukee’s need to translate regular-season success into postseason performance to achieve their championship aspirations.
- Regular Season Record: 56-17
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1-4
Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 2019-20 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 63 | 29.5 | 13.6 | 5.6 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 30.4 | 9 | 26.7 | 13.8 | 5.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 32.5 |
| Khris Middleton | 62 | 20.9 | 6.2 | 4.3 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 41.5 | 10 | 20.3 | 6.9 | 6.0 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 35.4 |
| Eric Bledsoe | 61 | 14.9 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 34.4 | 9 | 11.7 | 4.6 | 5.9 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 25.0 |
| Brook Lopez | 68 | 12.0 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.7 | 2.4 | 31.4 | 10 | 15.8 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 39.6 |
| George Hill | 59 | 9.4 | 3.0 | 3.1 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 46.0 | 10 | 9.5 | 2.4 | 3.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 35.7 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 66 | 9.2 | 4.8 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 33.6 | 10 | 6.6 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 33.3 |
| Wesley Matthews | 67 | 7.4 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 36.4 | 10 | 7.2 | 1.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 39.5 |
| Frank Mason III | 9 | 6.9 | 2.1 | 3.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 28.6 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kyle Korver | 58 | 6.7 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 41.8 | 10 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 40.5 |
| Ersan İlyasova | 63 | 6.6 | 4.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 36.5 | 3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Robin Lopez | 66 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 33.3 | 3 | 2.0 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Pat Connaughton | 67 | 5.4 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 33.1 | 10 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 34.8 |
| Sterling Brown | 52 | 5.1 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 32.4 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Marvin Williams | 17 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 30.8 | 10 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 43.5 |
| Dragan Bender | 7 | 3.7 | 2.9 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.7 | 44.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| D.J. Wilson | 37 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 24.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Thanasis Antetokounmpo | 20 | 2.8 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Orlando Magic
In the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Orlando Magic. Despite a surprising Game 1 loss, the Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo's dominant performances, quickly regained control of the series, winning four straight games to advance with a 4-1 series victory. Their resilience and depth were on display, setting the stage for a deeper playoff run.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2020 | vs. Orlando Magic | L 122-110 | |
| Aug 20, 2020 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 111-96 | |
| Aug 22, 2020 | @ Orlando Magic | W 121-107 | |
| Aug 24, 2020 | @ Orlando Magic | W 121-106 | |
| Aug 29, 2020 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 118-104 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Miami Heat
In the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced a surprising exit in the second round, losing 4-1 to the Miami Heat. Despite having the league's best regular-season record and boasting the MVP, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks struggled against Miami's disciplined defense and three-point shooting. This disappointing outcome highlighted the need for Milwaukee to address their playoff inconsistencies and support their star player with a more versatile offensive approach.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2020 | vs. Miami Heat | L 115-104 | |
| Sep 02, 2020 | vs. Miami Heat | L 116-114 | |
| Sep 04, 2020 | @ Miami Heat | L 115-100 | |
| Sep 06, 2020 | @ Miami Heat | W 118-115 | |
| Sep 08, 2020 | vs. Miami Heat | L 103-94 |
Milwaukee Bucks 2019-20 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2019-20 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 24, 2019 | @ Houston Rockets | W 117-111 | |
| Oct 26, 2019 | vs. Miami Heat | L 131-126 | |
| Oct 28, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 129-112 | |
| Oct 30, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | L 116-105 | |
| Nov 01, 2019 | @ Orlando Magic | W 123-91 | |
| Nov 02, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 115-105 | |
| Nov 04, 2019 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 134-106 | |
| Nov 06, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 129-124 | |
| Nov 08, 2019 | @ Utah Jazz | L 103-100 | |
| Nov 10, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | W 121-119 | |
| Nov 14, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 124-115 | |
| Nov 16, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 102-83 | |
| Nov 18, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 115-101 | |
| Nov 20, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 135-127 | |
| Nov 21, 2019 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 137-129 | |
| Nov 23, 2019 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 104-90 | |
| Nov 25, 2019 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 122-118 | |
| Nov 27, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 111-102 | |
| Nov 29, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 119-110 | |
| Nov 30, 2019 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 137-96 | |
| Dec 02, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | W 132-88 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 127-103 | |
| Dec 06, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 119-91 | |
| Dec 09, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 110-101 | |
| Dec 11, 2019 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 127-112 | |
| Dec 13, 2019 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 127-114 | |
| Dec 14, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 125-108 | |
| Dec 16, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 120-116 | |
| Dec 19, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 111-104 | |
| Dec 21, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | W 123-102 | |
| Dec 22, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 117-89 | |
| Dec 25, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 121-109 | |
| Dec 27, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 112-86 | |
| Dec 28, 2019 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 111-100 | |
| Dec 30, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 123-102 | |
| Jan 01, 2020 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 106-104 | |
| Jan 04, 2020 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 127-118 | |
| Jan 06, 2020 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 126-104 | |
| Jan 08, 2020 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 107-98 | |
| Jan 10, 2020 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 127-106 | |
| Jan 11, 2020 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 122-101 | |
| Jan 14, 2020 | vs. New York Knicks | W 128-102 | |
| Jan 16, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 128-123 | |
| Jan 18, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 117-97 | |
| Jan 20, 2020 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 111-98 | |
| Jan 24, 2020 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 116-103 | |
| Jan 28, 2020 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 151-131 | |
| Jan 31, 2020 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 127-115 | |
| Feb 02, 2020 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 129-108 | |
| Feb 04, 2020 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 120-108 | |
| Feb 06, 2020 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-101 | |
| Feb 08, 2020 | @ Orlando Magic | W 111-95 | |
| Feb 10, 2020 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 123-111 | |
| Feb 12, 2020 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 118-111 | |
| Feb 20, 2020 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 126-106 | |
| Feb 22, 2020 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-98 | |
| Feb 24, 2020 | @ Washington Wizards | W 137-134 | |
| Feb 25, 2020 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 108-97 | |
| Feb 28, 2020 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 133-86 | |
| Mar 01, 2020 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 93-85 | |
| Mar 02, 2020 | @ Miami Heat | L 105-89 | |
| Mar 04, 2020 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 119-100 | |
| Mar 06, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 113-103 | |
| Mar 08, 2020 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 140-131 | |
| Mar 09, 2020 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 109-95 | |
| Jul 31, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 119-112 | |
| Aug 02, 2020 | @ Houston Rockets | L 120-116 | |
| Aug 04, 2020 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 119-116 | |
| Aug 06, 2020 | vs. Miami Heat | W 130-116 | |
| Aug 08, 2020 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 136-132 | |
| Aug 10, 2020 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 114-106 | |
| Aug 11, 2020 | @ Washington Wizards | W 126-113 | |
| Aug 13, 2020 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 119-106 |