Milwaukee Bucks 1984-85 Roster and Stats

The 1984-85 Milwaukee Bucks, under coach Don Nelson, had a successful NBA season, finishing with a 59-23 record. This performance secured them the Central Division title. The team was led by key players like Sidney Moncrief, who was known for his defensive prowess and scoring ability, and Terry Cummings, who provided consistent offensive production.

In the playoffs, the Bucks advanced past the Chicago Bulls in the first round, winning the series 3-1. They continued their strong performance by defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 4-0 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. However, their playoff run ended in the Eastern Conference Finals, where they faced the Boston Celtics. The Bucks were swept 4-0 by a formidable Celtics team led by Larry Bird.

The 1984-85 season highlighted the Bucks’ competitive edge during the 1980s, as they continued to be a dominant force in the Eastern Conference, despite falling short of an NBA Finals appearance.

Regular Season Record: 59-23
Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 0-4

Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 1984-85 Season

POINTS

Terry Cummings

23.6

REBOUNDS

Terry Cummings

9.1

ASSISTS

Paul Pressey

6.8

	Regular Season							Playoffs
Player	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%	GP	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	3P%
Terry Cummings	79	23.6	9.1	2.9	1.5	0.8	0.0	8	27.5	8.8	2.5	1.5	0.9	0.0
Sidney Moncrief	73	21.7	5.4	5.2	1.6	0.5	27.3	8	23.0	4.3	5.0	0.6	0.5	40.0
Paul Pressey	80	16.1	5.4	6.8	1.6	0.7	35.0	8	15.3	6.0	7.6	2.3	0.6	33.3
Craig Hodges	82	10.6	2.3	4.3	1.2	0.0	34.8	8	8.0	1.6	3.3	1.5	0.1	17.4
Alton Lister	81	9.9	8.0	1.6	0.6	2.1	0.0	8	8.6	7.8	1.9	0.8	1.9	0.0
Ricky Pierce	44	9.8	2.7	2.1	0.8	0.1	20.0	8	9.9	2.3	1.9	0.4	0.1	0.0
Mike Dunleavy	19	8.9	1.6	4.5	0.8	0.2	34.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Paul Thompson	16	6.6	2.6	1.3	0.9	0.3	0.0	3	4.3	1.7	0.7	1.3	0.3	0.0
Paul Mokeski	79	6.2	5.2	1.3	0.4	0.4	0.0	8	5.5	4.3	1.5	0.3	0.5	0.0
Charles Davis	57	6.2	2.6	0.9	0.4	0.1	10.0	5	3.8	2.0	0.8	0.0	0.0	0.0
Kevin Grevey	78	6.1	1.3	1.2	0.4	0.0	25.0	5	2.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.0	0.0
Randy Breuer	78	5.3	3.3	0.5	0.3	1.1	0.0	8	5.5	3.0	0.0	0.3	0.3	0.0
Kenny Fields	51	3.8	1.6	0.7	0.2	0.2	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Larry Micheaux	18	2.6	2.4	0.7	0.4	0.4	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Mark West	1	2.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
David Thirdkill	6	1.2	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Lorenzo Romar	4	0.5	0.0	0.5	0.0	0.0	0.0	0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Chris Engler	1	0.0	1.0	0.0	0.0	1.0	0.0	1	2.0	2.0	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0

Milwaukee Bucks in the 1985 NBA Playoffs

Playoffs First Round vs. Chicago Bulls

In the first round of the 1985 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks showcased their dominance by sweeping the Chicago Bulls in a three-game series. Led by Sidney Moncrief's stellar performance and a strong defensive effort, the Bucks effectively neutralized a young Michael Jordan, securing their spot in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Their balanced offensive attack and cohesive team play underscored their status as a formidable contender that season.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 19, 1985	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 109-100	Sidney Moncrief (30 pts)
Apr 21, 1985	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 122-115	Terry Cummings (30 pts)
Apr 24, 1985	@ Chicago Bulls	L 109-107	Terry Cummings (37 pts)
Apr 26, 1985	@ Chicago Bulls	W 105-97	Terry Cummings (29 pts)

Playoffs Second Round vs. Philadelphia 76ers

In the 1985 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks, led by coach Don Nelson, faced the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Bucks showcased remarkable resilience and depth, overcoming the star-studded 76ers in a hard-fought seven-game series. This victory highlighted their defensive tenacity and team cohesion, propelling them to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Apr 28, 1985	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 127-105	Terry Cummings (17 pts)
Apr 30, 1985	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 112-108	Terry Cummings (41 pts)
May 03, 1985	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 109-104	Terry Cummings (21 pts)
May 05, 1985	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 121-112	Paul Pressey (25 pts)

Milwaukee Bucks 1984-85 Regular Season Game Log

Here is the game log for the 1984-85 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Date	Opponent	Result	High Scorer
Oct 27, 1984	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 108-106	Terry Cummings (34 pts)
Oct 29, 1984	@ Chicago Bulls	L 116-110	Sidney Moncrief (28 pts)
Oct 31, 1984	vs. Washington Bullets	W 105-79	Sidney Moncrief (18 pts)
Nov 02, 1984	@ Washington Bullets	W 102-96	Terry Cummings (25 pts)
Nov 03, 1984	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 117-88	Terry Cummings (21 pts)
Nov 07, 1984	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 103-99	Paul Pressey (26 pts)
Nov 09, 1984	vs. Indiana Pacers	W 122-105	Sidney Moncrief (31 pts)
Nov 10, 1984	@ Detroit Pistons	L 104-100	Sidney Moncrief (29 pts)
Nov 13, 1984	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 110-99	Sidney Moncrief (27 pts)
Nov 15, 1984	@ Los Angeles Clippers	W 103-90	Sidney Moncrief (23 pts)
Nov 16, 1984	@ Phoenix Suns	L 118-106	Kevin Grevey (16 pts)
Nov 18, 1984	@ Los Angeles Lakers	L 96-89	Terry Cummings (29 pts)
Nov 20, 1984	@ Dallas Mavericks	L 109-108	Sidney Moncrief (33 pts)
Nov 21, 1984	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 108-98	Paul Pressey (27 pts)
Nov 24, 1984	vs. Golden State Warriors	W 103-97	Paul Pressey (21 pts)
Nov 27, 1984	@ Indiana Pacers	L 126-105	Terry Cummings (28 pts)
Nov 28, 1984	@ Atlanta Hawks	L 95-83	Larry Micheaux (16 pts)
Nov 30, 1984	vs. New York Knicks	W 118-100	Alton Lister (30 pts)
Dec 01, 1984	@ Washington Bullets	L 100-97	Terry Cummings (26 pts)
Dec 05, 1984	@ Philadelphia 76ers	L 112-111	Terry Cummings (22 pts)
Dec 06, 1984	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 114-99	Sidney Moncrief (27 pts)
Dec 08, 1984	vs. Indiana Pacers	W 99-96	Sidney Moncrief (21 pts)
Dec 11, 1984	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 120-106	Sidney Moncrief (30 pts)
Dec 12, 1984	@ New Jersey Nets	L 116-109	Terry Cummings (25 pts)
Dec 14, 1984	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 115-111	Terry Cummings (37 pts)
Dec 16, 1984	vs. Utah Jazz	W 115-102	Terry Cummings (29 pts)
Dec 18, 1984	vs. Dallas Mavericks	W 110-96	Terry Cummings (29 pts)
Dec 19, 1984	@ Boston Celtics	W 107-92	Terry Cummings (29 pts)
Dec 21, 1984	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 104-101	Sidney Moncrief (35 pts)
Dec 22, 1984	vs. San Antonio Spurs	W 101-90	Terry Cummings (29 pts)
Dec 26, 1984	vs. Houston Rockets	W 97-87	Sidney Moncrief (23 pts)
Dec 29, 1984	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	W 115-102	Terry Cummings (27 pts)
Dec 30, 1984	vs. Boston Celtics	W 114-98	Sidney Moncrief (27 pts)
Jan 03, 1985	vs. Los Angeles Clippers	W 111-87	Sidney Moncrief (21 pts)
Jan 04, 1985	@ Chicago Bulls	L 106-101	Sidney Moncrief (29 pts)
Jan 05, 1985	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	L 110-106	Sidney Moncrief (27 pts)
Jan 08, 1985	vs. Washington Bullets	L 99-95	Sidney Moncrief (34 pts)
Jan 09, 1985	@ Indiana Pacers	W 106-105	Terry Cummings (30 pts)
Jan 11, 1985	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 130-117	Sidney Moncrief (35 pts)
Jan 13, 1985	vs. Denver Nuggets	W 140-116	Craig Hodges (21 pts)
Jan 15, 1985	vs. Los Angeles Lakers	W 115-105	Terry Cummings (39 pts)
Jan 18, 1985	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 102-93	Paul Pressey (29 pts)
Jan 24, 1985	@ Kansas City Kings	W 120-119	Terry Cummings (34 pts)
Jan 26, 1985	@ Houston Rockets	W 105-102	Terry Cummings (28 pts)
Jan 27, 1985	@ San Antonio Spurs	W 106-93	Terry Cummings (30 pts)
Jan 29, 1985	@ Golden State Warriors	W 108-101	Sidney Moncrief (30 pts)
Feb 01, 1985	@ Seattle SuperSonics	W 109-91	Terry Cummings (32 pts)
Feb 02, 1985	@ Portland Trail Blazers	W 105-95	Paul Pressey (22 pts)
Feb 04, 1985	vs. Detroit Pistons	L 113-111	Paul Pressey (27 pts)
Feb 06, 1985	@ New Jersey Nets	L 106-93	Paul Pressey (18 pts)
Feb 07, 1985	vs. Atlanta Hawks	L 94-91	Terry Cummings (19 pts)
Feb 12, 1985	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 111-103	Sidney Moncrief (32 pts)
Feb 14, 1985	@ Indiana Pacers	W 132-128	Sidney Moncrief (29 pts)
Feb 17, 1985	vs. Chicago Bulls	W 125-105	Sidney Moncrief (21 pts)
Feb 19, 1985	@ New York Knicks	W 129-118	Sidney Moncrief (30 pts)
Feb 20, 1985	@ Detroit Pistons	W 113-112	Paul Pressey (24 pts)
Feb 23, 1985	@ Cleveland Cavaliers	L 128-106	Sidney Moncrief (22 pts)
Feb 26, 1985	vs. Philadelphia 76ers	W 116-97	Terry Cummings (27 pts)
Feb 27, 1985	@ Utah Jazz	W 119-100	Terry Cummings (30 pts)
Mar 02, 1985	@ Denver Nuggets	L 123-122	Terry Cummings (33 pts)
Mar 05, 1985	vs. Seattle SuperSonics	W 102-87	Terry Cummings (23 pts)
Mar 08, 1985	vs. Kansas City Kings	W 127-114	Sidney Moncrief (25 pts)
Mar 10, 1985	vs. Portland Trail Blazers	W 110-94	Sidney Moncrief (27 pts)
Mar 11, 1985	@ Atlanta Hawks	W 121-115	Sidney Moncrief (26 pts)
Mar 13, 1985	vs. Cleveland Cavaliers	W 128-93	Terry Cummings (26 pts)
Mar 16, 1985	vs. Phoenix Suns	W 125-96	Randy Breuer (18 pts)
Mar 17, 1985	@ Chicago Bulls	L 119-117	Sidney Moncrief (28 pts)
Mar 19, 1985	vs. New Jersey Nets	W 130-111	Terry Cummings (24 pts)
Mar 20, 1985	@ Boston Celtics	L 107-105	Terry Cummings (26 pts)
Mar 22, 1985	@ Philadelphia 76ers	W 131-112	Charles Davis (23 pts)
Mar 23, 1985	vs. Indiana Pacers	W 140-129	Terry Cummings (31 pts)
Mar 25, 1985	vs. New York Knicks	W 126-106	Sidney Moncrief (23 pts)
Mar 26, 1985	@ Washington Bullets	W 107-96	Terry Cummings (22 pts)
Mar 28, 1985	@ New York Knicks	W 121-116	Paul Pressey (25 pts)
Mar 30, 1985	vs. Atlanta Hawks	W 106-95	Kevin Grevey (19 pts)
Apr 02, 1985	vs. Boston Celtics	W 109-103	Paul Pressey (18 pts)
Apr 04, 1985	vs. Detroit Pistons	W 130-121	Terry Cummings (29 pts)
Apr 06, 1985	@ New Jersey Nets	L 108-104	Sidney Moncrief (25 pts)
Apr 07, 1985	@ Detroit Pistons	L 113-91	Ricky Pierce (16 pts)
Apr 10, 1985	vs. Washington Bullets	W 106-97	Sidney Moncrief (27 pts)
Apr 12, 1985	@ Boston Celtics	W 115-113	Sidney Moncrief (26 pts)
Apr 13, 1985	vs. New York Knicks	W 88-84	Alton Lister (18 pts)

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