Milwaukee Bucks 1986-87 Roster and Stats

The 1986-87 Milwaukee Bucks, led by head coach Don Nelson, finished the NBA regular season with a strong record of 50-32. This performance secured them the second spot in the Central Division. Key contributors included Terry Cummings, who led the scoring, and Sidney Moncrief, a defensive stalwart for the team. Paul Pressey also played a pivotal role, showcasing his versatility and playmaking abilities.

In the playoffs, the Bucks advanced past the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round, winning the series 3-2. However, their postseason run was halted in the Eastern Conference Semifinals by the Boston Celtics, who defeated them in a tough seven-game series, 4-3. Despite the loss, the season was marked by competitive play and solid performances, keeping the Bucks as a consistent playoff presence during the 1980s.

Regular Season Record: 50-32
Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 3-4

Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 1986-87 Season

POINTS

Terry Cummings

20.8

REBOUNDS

Jack Sikma

10.0

ASSISTS

Paul Pressey

7.1

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Terry Cummings	82	20.8	8.5	2.8	1.6	1.0	0.0	12	22.3	7.9	2.3	1.0	1.1	0.0
Ricky Pierce	79	19.5	3.4	1.8	0.8	0.3	10.7	12	15.9	2.3	1.3	0.8	0.4	0.0
John Lucas	43	17.5	2.9	6.7	1.7	0.1	36.5	12	15.6	2.1	5.2	1.2	0.1	33.3
Paul Pressey	61	13.9	4.9	7.1	1.8	0.8	29.1	12	14.3	5.2	8.6	2.3	0.7	12.5
Jack Sikma	82	12.7	10.0	2.5	1.1	1.1	0.0	12	16.2	10.8	1.9	1.3	0.8	0.0
Sidney Moncrief	39	11.8	3.3	3.1	0.7	0.3	25.8	12	19.4	4.5	3.0	1.1	0.5	28.6
Craig Hodges	78	10.8	1.8	3.1	1.0	0.1	37.3	12	7.9	1.8	1.7	0.8	0.2	29.4
Randy Breuer	76	7.9	4.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.0	12	3.3	2.6	0.3	0.6	0.8	0.0
Jerry Reynolds	58	7.0	3.0	1.9	0.9	0.5	33.3	4	0.8	0.3	0.5	0.8	0.0	0.0
Junior Bridgeman	34	5.1	1.5	1.0	0.3	0.1	25.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Don Collins	6	4.2	2.5	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Scott Skiles	13	3.8	2.0	3.5	0.4	0.1	21.4	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Mike Glenn	4	3.8	0.5	0.3	0.3	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Keith Smith	42	3.3	0.8	1.0	0.6	0.1	33.3	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Kenny Fields	4	3.3	0.5	0.3	0.3	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Hank McDowell	7	3.1	2.7	0.3	0.3	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Dudley Bradley	68	3.1	1.5	1.0	1.5	0.1	26.0	12	0.8	0.0	0.2	0.3	0.0	0.0
Cedric Henderson	2	3.0	2.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Paul Mokeski	62	2.4	2.2	0.4	0.3	0.2	0.0	12	2.3	2.4	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.0
Jerome Henderson	6	2.0	1.2	0.0	0.2	0.2	0.0	1	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Marvin Webster	15	1.8	1.7	0.2	0.2	0.5	100.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Chris Engler	5	1.4	3.2	0.6	0.2	0.2	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Milwaukee Bucks in the 1987 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers

In the first round of the 1987 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced off against the Philadelphia 76ers. Displaying resilience and depth, the Bucks triumphed in a tightly contested five-game series, ultimately winning 3-2. Key performances by players like Sidney Moncrief helped the Bucks secure their spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 24, 1987	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 107-104	Terry Cummings (21 pts)
Apr 26, 1987	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 125-122	Ricky Pierce (24 pts)
Apr 29, 1987	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 121-120	Terry Cummings (26 pts)
May 01, 1987	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 124-118	Terry Cummings (29 pts)
May 03, 1987	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 102-89	Jack Sikma (18 pts)

Playoffs Second Round vs. Boston Celtics

In the 1987 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite a strong effort led by Sidney Moncrief and Terry Cummings, the Bucks were ultimately outmatched by the Celtics' depth and experience, resulting in a 4-3 series loss. The series was hard-fought, with the Bucks showcasing resilience, but Boston's star power, including Larry Bird's exceptional performances, proved too formidable to overcome.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
May 05, 1987	@ Boston Celtics	L 111-98	Terry Cummings (28 pts)
May 06, 1987	@ Boston Celtics	L 126-124	Terry Cummings (28 pts)
May 08, 1987	vs. Boston Celtics	W 126-121	John Lucas (30 pts)
May 10, 1987	vs. Boston Celtics	L 138-137	Terry Cummings (31 pts)
May 13, 1987	@ Boston Celtics	W 129-124	Sidney Moncrief (33 pts)
May 15, 1987	vs. Boston Celtics	W 121-111	Sidney Moncrief (34 pts)
May 17, 1987	@ Boston Celtics	L 119-113	Paul Pressey (28 pts)

Milwaukee Bucks 1986-87 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1986-87 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 31, 1986	@ Detroit Pistons	W 120-104	Sidney Moncrief (22 pts)
Nov 01, 1986	vs. Boston Celtics	W 111-105	Terry Cummings (26 pts)
Nov 04, 1986	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 107-98	Sidney Moncrief (23 pts)
Nov 05, 1986	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 107-101	Sidney Moncrief (26 pts)
Nov 07, 1986	@ New Jersey Nets	W 115-94	Ricky Pierce (24 pts)
Nov 08, 1986	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 103-89	Sidney Moncrief (21 pts)
Nov 11, 1986	vs. Indiana Pacers	W 102-94	Ricky Pierce (23 pts)
Nov 12, 1986	@ Boston Celtics	L 124-116	Ricky Pierce (31 pts)
Nov 14, 1986	vs. New York Knicks	W 106-103	Terry Cummings (25 pts)
Nov 15, 1986	@ Indiana Pacers	L 104-103	Terry Cummings (29 pts)
Nov 18, 1986	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 111-85	Ricky Pierce (26 pts)
Nov 20, 1986	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 116-105	Terry Cummings (32 pts)
Nov 22, 1986	@ Sacramento Kings	W 107-99	Terry Cummings (24 pts)
Nov 23, 1986	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 127-117	Ricky Pierce (22 pts)
Nov 26, 1986	vs. Washington Bullets	W 122-103	Terry Cummings (30 pts)
Nov 28, 1986	@ Detroit Pistons	L 120-99	Jerry Reynolds (26 pts)
Nov 29, 1986	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 131-99	Terry Cummings (23 pts)
Dec 02, 1986	vs. Indiana Pacers	W 95-88	Terry Cummings (30 pts)
Dec 03, 1986	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 115-110	Terry Cummings (26 pts)
Dec 05, 1986	@ Washington Bullets	W 91-87	Ricky Pierce (19 pts)
Dec 10, 1986	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	W 116-93	Paul Pressey (27 pts)
Dec 12, 1986	vs. Chicago Bulls	L 106-93	Craig Hodges (23 pts)
Dec 13, 1986	@ Chicago Bulls	W 113-90	Paul Pressey (20 pts)
Dec 16, 1986	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 103-91	Ricky Pierce (24 pts)
Dec 18, 1986	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 104-95	Terry Cummings (32 pts)
Dec 20, 1986	vs. Boston Celtics	W 120-100	Ricky Pierce (29 pts)
Dec 23, 1986	vs. San Antonio Spurs	W 110-108	Terry Cummings (26 pts)
Dec 27, 1986	@ New York Knicks	L 114-100	Terry Cummings (17 pts)
Dec 29, 1986	@ New Jersey Nets	L 122-117	Ricky Pierce (21 pts)
Dec 30, 1986	vs. Detroit Pistons	L 103-99	Terry Cummings (24 pts)
Jan 02, 1987	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 91-84	Ricky Pierce (26 pts)
Jan 03, 1987	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 104-95	Ricky Pierce (27 pts)
Jan 06, 1987	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 124-112	Ricky Pierce (27 pts)
Jan 07, 1987	@ Boston Celtics	L 119-92	Jerry Reynolds (15 pts)
Jan 09, 1987	vs. Washington Bullets	L 100-92	Terry Cummings (28 pts)
Jan 11, 1987	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	L 103-91	Terry Cummings (23 pts)
Jan 13, 1987	vs. Sacramento Kings	W 113-89	Terry Cummings (23 pts)
Jan 15, 1987	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 130-91	Ricky Pierce (19 pts)
Jan 16, 1987	vs. Dallas Mavericks	L 124-122	Terry Cummings (39 pts)
Jan 18, 1987	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 100-91	Ricky Pierce (20 pts)
Jan 20, 1987	@ Chicago Bulls	L 103-90	Terry Cummings (27 pts)
Jan 21, 1987	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 111-107	Ricky Pierce (21 pts)
Jan 24, 1987	@ Denver Nuggets	L 132-122	Terry Cummings (28 pts)
Jan 26, 1987	@ Los Angeles Clippers	W 114-94	Terry Cummings (31 pts)
Jan 27, 1987	@ Golden State Warriors	W 119-115	Ricky Pierce (30 pts)
Jan 29, 1987	@ Houston Rockets	W 99-93	Terry Cummings (25 pts)
Jan 30, 1987	@ Dallas Mavericks	L 133-117	John Lucas (21 pts)
Feb 01, 1987	@ San Antonio Spurs	L 120-116	Terry Cummings (32 pts)
Feb 03, 1987	vs. New York Knicks	L 110-109	Jack Sikma (23 pts)
Feb 05, 1987	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 120-105	Ricky Pierce (32 pts)
Feb 11, 1987	@ New York Knicks	W 127-104	Jack Sikma (28 pts)
Feb 12, 1987	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 106-104	Ricky Pierce (30 pts)
Feb 14, 1987	vs. Houston Rockets	W 116-101	John Lucas (29 pts)
Feb 16, 1987	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 128-124	Ricky Pierce (23 pts)
Feb 18, 1987	@ Utah Jazz	W 113-109	Terry Cummings (35 pts)
Feb 21, 1987	@ Phoenix Suns	W 115-107	John Lucas (24 pts)
Feb 22, 1987	@ Portland Trail Blazers	L 124-120	John Lucas (19 pts)
Feb 24, 1987	vs. Indiana Pacers	W 120-114	Terry Cummings (24 pts)
Feb 28, 1987	@ Chicago Bulls	L 107-104	Terry Cummings (23 pts)
Mar 04, 1987	vs. Los Angeles Clippers	W 110-100	Ricky Pierce (18 pts)
Mar 06, 1987	vs. Utah Jazz	L 124-123	Jack Sikma (20 pts)
Mar 07, 1987	@ Indiana Pacers	W 124-120	Terry Cummings (26 pts)
Mar 09, 1987	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 118-110	Terry Cummings (28 pts)
Mar 11, 1987	@ Washington Bullets	W 115-107	Sidney Moncrief (25 pts)
Mar 12, 1987	@ New Jersey Nets	L 123-106	Jack Sikma (19 pts)
Mar 14, 1987	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 111-104	Ricky Pierce (23 pts)
Mar 17, 1987	vs. Boston Celtics	W 123-115	John Lucas (26 pts)
Mar 18, 1987	@ Boston Celtics	L 120-102	Terry Cummings (24 pts)
Mar 20, 1987	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 114-97	John Lucas (17 pts)
Mar 21, 1987	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 105-102	Terry Cummings (28 pts)
Mar 24, 1987	vs. New York Knicks	W 135-96	Craig Hodges (27 pts)
Mar 25, 1987	@ Indiana Pacers	L 125-108	Terry Cummings (21 pts)
Mar 27, 1987	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	L 116-113	Terry Cummings (29 pts)
Apr 01, 1987	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 104-92	Ricky Pierce (22 pts)
Apr 04, 1987	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 112-102	John Lucas (24 pts)
Apr 05, 1987	@ Detroit Pistons	L 125-107	Ricky Pierce (28 pts)
Apr 07, 1987	@ Washington Bullets	W 95-94	John Lucas (26 pts)
Apr 10, 1987	@ New York Knicks	W 132-93	Ricky Pierce (24 pts)
Apr 11, 1987	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 121-93	Terry Cummings (21 pts)
Apr 13, 1987	vs. Chicago Bulls	L 114-107	Terry Cummings (24 pts)
Apr 15, 1987	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 128-95	John Lucas (25 pts)
Apr 18, 1987	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 124-110	Sidney Moncrief (19 pts)

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