The 1983-84 Milwaukee Bucks had a successful NBA season, finishing with a strong 50-32 record. Under the leadership of head coach Don Nelson, the team clinched the Central Division title for the fourth consecutive year. Key players included Sidney Moncrief, who led the team with his defensive prowess and scoring ability, and Marques Johnson, who provided solid support on both ends of the floor.
In the postseason, the Bucks advanced to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. They defeated the Atlanta Hawks in the first round in a competitive five-game series. However, their playoff journey ended in the Conference Semifinals against the Boston Celtics. Despite a valiant effort, the Bucks were ousted in a seven-game series, with the Celtics winning 4-3. The season was marked by the Bucks’ continued dominance in their division and their reputation as a formidable force in the Eastern Conference during the early 1980s.
- Regular Season Record: 50-32
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-2, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-2, Eastern Conference Finals: 1-4
Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 1983-84 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Sidney Moncrief | 79 | 20.9 | 6.7 | 4.5 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 27.8 | 16 | 19.1 | 6.9 | 4.3 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 25.0 |
| Marques Johnson | 74 | 20.7 | 6.5 | 4.3 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 15.4 | 16 | 20.3 | 5.3 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 25.0 |
| Junior Bridgeman | 81 | 15.1 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 20.0 | 16 | 14.4 | 4.0 | 2.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 11.1 |
| Bob Lanier | 72 | 13.6 | 6.3 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 16 | 12.7 | 7.3 | 3.4 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Mike Dunleavy | 17 | 11.2 | 1.6 | 4.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 42.2 | 15 | 11.3 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 36.0 |
| Paul Pressey | 81 | 8.3 | 3.5 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 22.2 | 16 | 8.9 | 3.7 | 3.1 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 |
| Alton Lister | 82 | 7.6 | 7.4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 0.0 | 16 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Tiny Archibald | 46 | 7.4 | 1.7 | 3.5 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 22.2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Kevin Grevey | 64 | 7.0 | 1.3 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 28.3 | 5 | 1.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Lorenzo Romar | 65 | 6.0 | 1.4 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 13.3 | 13 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Charlie Criss | 6 | 5.0 | 1.5 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 16.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Paul Mokeski | 68 | 3.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 33.3 | 16 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Randy Breuer | 57 | 2.9 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 12 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Harvey Catchings | 69 | 2.1 | 3.9 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rory White | 8 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Linton Townes | 2 | 1.0 | 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 1984 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Atlanta Hawks
In the first round of the 1984 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks, led by head coach Don Nelson, faced off against the Atlanta Hawks. The Bucks dominated the short best-of-five series, sweeping the Hawks 3-0, thanks to strong performances from players like Sidney Moncrief and Marques Johnson, showcasing their balanced offense and stifling defense. This victory highlighted Milwaukee's strength and set the stage for their deeper playoff run that year.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 1984 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 105-89 | |
| Apr 19, 1984 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 101-87 | |
| Apr 21, 1984 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-94 | |
| Apr 24, 1984 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 100-97 | |
| Apr 26, 1984 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 118-89 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. New Jersey Nets
In the 1984 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced off against the New Jersey Nets in the second round, showcasing their depth and resilience. The Bucks, led by the formidable Sidney Moncrief and Terry Cummings, managed to outplay the Nets, securing a series victory in six games. This win propelled them to the Eastern Conference Finals, highlighting their strong defensive play and cohesive team effort.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 1984 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 106-100 | |
| May 01, 1984 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 98-94 | |
| May 03, 1984 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 100-93 | |
| May 05, 1984 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 106-99 | |
| May 08, 1984 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 94-82 | |
| May 10, 1984 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-97 |
1984 Conference Championship vs. Boston Celtics
In the 1984 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks reached the Eastern Conference Finals, showcasing a strong performance led by Sidney Moncrief and Terry Cummings. Despite their efforts, the Bucks were overpowered by the Boston Celtics, losing the series 4-1, as Larry Bird and his teammates proved too formidable. This series highlighted the Bucks' resilience and competitive spirit in the face of a dominant Celtics squad.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 1984 | @ Boston Celtics | L 119-96 | |
| May 17, 1984 | @ Boston Celtics | L 125-110 | |
| May 19, 1984 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 109-100 | |
| May 21, 1984 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 122-113 | |
| May 23, 1984 | @ Boston Celtics | L 115-108 |
Milwaukee Bucks 1983-84 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1983-84 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 1983 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 104-83 | |
| Nov 01, 1983 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 106-93 | |
| Nov 02, 1983 | @ Boston Celtics | L 119-105 | |
| Nov 04, 1983 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 104-94 | |
| Nov 06, 1983 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 97-84 | |
| Nov 08, 1983 | @ New York Knicks | W 97-90 | |
| Nov 09, 1983 | vs. Kansas City Kings | W 95-93 | |
| Nov 11, 1983 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 107-103 | |
| Nov 13, 1983 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 108-107 | |
| Nov 15, 1983 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 126-97 | |
| Nov 17, 1983 | @ San Diego Clippers | L 141-122 | |
| Nov 18, 1983 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 109-94 | |
| Nov 19, 1983 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 133-126 | |
| Nov 23, 1983 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 118-94 | |
| Nov 26, 1983 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 109-92 | |
| Nov 29, 1983 | @ Washington Bullets | W 94-88 | |
| Nov 30, 1983 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 139-122 | |
| Dec 02, 1983 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 122-107 | |
| Dec 07, 1983 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 103-101 | |
| Dec 09, 1983 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 96-83 | |
| Dec 11, 1983 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-87 | |
| Dec 13, 1983 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 96-88 | |
| Dec 14, 1983 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 115-93 | |
| Dec 16, 1983 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 110-105 | |
| Dec 17, 1983 | @ New York Knicks | L 102-96 | |
| Dec 22, 1983 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 116-99 | |
| Dec 23, 1983 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 89-83 | |
| Dec 27, 1983 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 115-104 | |
| Dec 28, 1983 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 89-85 | |
| Dec 30, 1983 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 93-88 | |
| Jan 03, 1984 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-92 | |
| Jan 05, 1984 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 103-102 | |
| Jan 06, 1984 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 91-87 | |
| Jan 08, 1984 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 111-100 | |
| Jan 10, 1984 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 116-104 | |
| Jan 13, 1984 | vs. New York Knicks | W 103-101 | |
| Jan 15, 1984 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 106-87 | |
| Jan 17, 1984 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 112-92 | |
| Jan 18, 1984 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 99-90 | |
| Jan 20, 1984 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 133-103 | |
| Jan 22, 1984 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-98 | |
| Jan 24, 1984 | @ Washington Bullets | L 123-117 | |
| Jan 25, 1984 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 109-105 | |
| Jan 31, 1984 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 123-119 | |
| Feb 01, 1984 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 99-98 | |
| Feb 03, 1984 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 116-110 | |
| Feb 04, 1984 | @ Utah Jazz | L 116-102 | |
| Feb 07, 1984 | @ Kansas City Kings | W 112-110 | |
| Feb 08, 1984 | vs. New York Knicks | W 113-103 | |
| Feb 10, 1984 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 132-127 | |
| Feb 12, 1984 | vs. San Diego Clippers | W 107-100 | |
| Feb 14, 1984 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 92-83 | |
| Feb 15, 1984 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 107-91 | |
| Feb 17, 1984 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 105-91 | |
| Feb 19, 1984 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 113-103 | |
| Feb 21, 1984 | @ Houston Rockets | L 119-102 | |
| Feb 24, 1984 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 95-88 | |
| Feb 25, 1984 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 130-119 | |
| Feb 29, 1984 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 112-83 | |
| Mar 02, 1984 | @ Washington Bullets | W 98-78 | |
| Mar 03, 1984 | @ New York Knicks | W 111-106 | |
| Mar 06, 1984 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 109-104 | |
| Mar 07, 1984 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 106-100 | |
| Mar 09, 1984 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 129-128 | |
| Mar 11, 1984 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 108-94 | |
| Mar 13, 1984 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 116-95 | |
| Mar 14, 1984 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 92-91 | |
| Mar 16, 1984 | @ Boston Celtics | L 109-99 | |
| Mar 18, 1984 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 109-101 | |
| Mar 20, 1984 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 99-94 | |
| Mar 21, 1984 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 102-95 | |
| Mar 24, 1984 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 106-92 | |
| Mar 28, 1984 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 130-98 | |
| Mar 30, 1984 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 119-86 | |
| Mar 31, 1984 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 107-105 | |
| Apr 03, 1984 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 109-92 | |
| Apr 05, 1984 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-103 | |
| Apr 07, 1984 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 110-92 | |
| Apr 10, 1984 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 96-95 | |
| Apr 11, 1984 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 108-95 | |
| Apr 13, 1984 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 109-85 | |
| Apr 14, 1984 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 104-92 |