The 1998-99 Milwaukee Bucks faced a challenging NBA season shortened to 50 games due to a league-wide lockout. Under head coach George Karl, the Bucks finished with a 28-22 record, securing the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Key players included Ray Allen, who led the team in scoring, and Glenn Robinson, both contributing significantly to the team’s offensive efforts. Sam Cassell also played a crucial role as the primary point guard, helping to orchestrate the team’s attack.
In the playoffs, the Bucks faced the Indiana Pacers in the first round. Despite a competitive series, Milwaukee was swept 3-0 by the Pacers, demonstrating the team’s need for further development to compete against top-tier Eastern Conference opponents. This season marked a stepping stone for the Bucks, establishing a foundation for future success with their young core. The 1998-99 season was pivotal in shaping the direction and growth of the franchise in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
- Regular Season Record: 28-22
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-3
Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 1998-99 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Glenn Robinson | 47 | 18.4 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 39.2 | 3 | 20.7 | 8.3 | 1.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 50.0 |
| Ray Allen | 50 | 17.1 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 35.6 | 3 | 22.3 | 7.3 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 47.4 |
| Sam Cassell | 4 | 13.8 | 2.3 | 4.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 3 | 15.3 | 2.0 | 8.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Terrell Brandon | 15 | 13.5 | 3.5 | 6.9 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dell Curry | 42 | 10.1 | 2.0 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 47.6 | 3 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| Tyrone Hill | 17 | 8.6 | 7.9 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Tim Thomas | 33 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 32.7 | 3 | 7.7 | 4.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Armen Gilliam | 34 | 8.3 | 3.7 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 3 | 5.7 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Haywoode Workman | 29 | 6.9 | 3.5 | 5.9 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 36.2 | 3 | 4.3 | 1.0 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Chris Gatling | 30 | 6.3 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 14.3 | 2 | 0.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Vinny Del Negro | 48 | 5.9 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 43.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Robert Traylor | 49 | 5.3 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 3 | 5.3 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 |
| Ervin Johnson | 50 | 5.1 | 6.4 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 3 | 4.3 | 6.0 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 1.7 | 0.0 |
| Michael Curry | 50 | 4.9 | 2.2 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 6.7 | 3 | 6.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Elliot Perry | 5 | 4.0 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Scott Williams | 5 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jerald Honeycutt | 3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Adonis Jordan | 4 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Paul Grant | 2 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jamie Feick | 2 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 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 1999 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Indiana Pacers
In the 1999 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced off against the Indiana Pacers in the first round. Despite a strong effort, the Bucks were swept in the best-of-five series, losing 0-3. The series highlighted the dominance of the Pacers, who were led by Reggie Miller, while showcasing the Bucks' need for growth and experience in postseason play.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 09, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 110-88 | |
| May 11, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-107 | |
| May 13, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 99-91 |
Milwaukee Bucks 1998-99 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1998-99 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 06, 1999 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 113-107 | |
| Feb 09, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 91-77 | |
| Feb 11, 1999 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 95-75 | |
| Feb 14, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | L 85-82 | |
| Feb 16, 1999 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 93-92 | |
| Feb 17, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 91-83 | |
| Feb 19, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 90-82 | |
| Feb 20, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 82-80 | |
| Feb 23, 1999 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 90-88 | |
| Feb 26, 1999 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 96-95 | |
| Feb 28, 1999 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 87-76 | |
| Mar 02, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 94-86 | |
| Mar 03, 1999 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 106-78 | |
| Mar 05, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | W 88-87 | |
| Mar 08, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 81-76 | |
| Mar 09, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | W 87-86 | |
| Mar 10, 1999 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 101-97 | |
| Mar 12, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 109-104 | |
| Mar 14, 1999 | @ Washington Wizards | L 98-86 | |
| Mar 15, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | L 108-102 | |
| Mar 16, 1999 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 110-92 | |
| Mar 18, 1999 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 99-83 | |
| Mar 20, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 83-77 | |
| Mar 21, 1999 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 94-87 | |
| Mar 22, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 115-86 | |
| Mar 24, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | L 84-76 | |
| Mar 26, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 90-85 | |
| Mar 28, 1999 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 94-85 | |
| Mar 30, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 107-105 | |
| Mar 31, 1999 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 102-94 | |
| Apr 02, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | W 84-83 | |
| Apr 04, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 98-74 | |
| Apr 06, 1999 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-87 | |
| Apr 07, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-91 | |
| Apr 09, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | L 95-83 | |
| Apr 11, 1999 | @ Miami Heat | L 95-92 | |
| Apr 13, 1999 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 91-84 | |
| Apr 14, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | W 98-86 | |
| Apr 16, 1999 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 95-94 | |
| Apr 18, 1999 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 79-77 | |
| Apr 20, 1999 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 95-83 | |
| Apr 21, 1999 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-100 | |
| Apr 23, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 79-75 | |
| Apr 25, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 85-70 | |
| Apr 26, 1999 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-91 | |
| Apr 28, 1999 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 115-102 | |
| Apr 30, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 81-76 | |
| May 01, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | W 88-79 | |
| May 04, 1999 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 99-86 | |
| May 05, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 115-107 |