The 1999-00 Milwaukee Bucks experienced a season of moderate success, finishing with a 42-40 record. Under the leadership of head coach George Karl, the team secured the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. Key players included Ray Allen, who averaged 22.1 points per game, and Glenn Robinson, contributing 20.9 points per game, forming a formidable duo that spearheaded the Bucks’ offense.
Despite their efforts, the Bucks faced a challenging first-round matchup against the top-seeded Indiana Pacers. The series ended in a 3-2 defeat for Milwaukee, as Indiana’s experience and depth proved too much to overcome. The Bucks’ performance marked their second consecutive playoff appearance, setting a foundation for future success. Although the season ended earlier than hoped, it provided valuable playoff experience for the team’s young core.
- Regular Season Record: 42-40
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 2-3
Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 1999-00 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
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| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Ray Allen | 82 | 22.1 | 4.4 | 3.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 42.3 | 5 | 22.0 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 38.5 |
| Glenn Robinson | 81 | 20.9 | 6.0 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 36.3 | 5 | 15.4 | 4.2 | 2.6 | 1.6 | 0.8 | 28.6 |
| Sam Cassell | 81 | 18.6 | 3.7 | 9.0 | 1.3 | 0.1 | 28.9 | 5 | 15.8 | 3.4 | 9.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 20.0 |
| Tim Thomas | 80 | 11.8 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 34.6 | 5 | 15.4 | 4.8 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 33.3 |
| Scott Williams | 68 | 7.6 | 6.6 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 5 | 10.2 | 5.6 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Dale Ellis | 18 | 6.8 | 1.9 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 35.4 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Vinny Del Negro | 67 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 5 | 5.2 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Darvin Ham | 35 | 5.1 | 4.9 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 5 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 1.6 | 0.0 |
| Ervin Johnson | 80 | 4.8 | 8.1 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.6 | 0.0 | 5 | 6.2 | 9.8 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.0 |
| Danny Manning | 72 | 4.6 | 2.9 | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 25.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| J.R. Reid | 34 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 14.3 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Robert Traylor | 44 | 3.6 | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Mirsad Türkcan | 10 | 2.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 2 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Haywoode Workman | 23 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 37.9 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rafer Alston | 27 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 21.4 | 4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Milwaukee Bucks in the 2000 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Indiana Pacers
In the first round of the 2000 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced off against the Indiana Pacers. Despite a valiant effort, the Bucks were unable to overcome the Pacers' experience and depth, ultimately losing the series 3-2. This hard-fought series highlighted the Bucks' potential, as they pushed the top-seeded Pacers to the brink in a competitive five-game battle.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 23, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 88-85 | |
| Apr 27, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 104-91 | |
| Apr 29, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 109-96 | |
| May 01, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 100-87 | |
| May 04, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 96-95 |
Milwaukee Bucks 1999-00 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1999-00 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 1999 | @ Houston Rockets | W 98-93 | |
| Nov 04, 1999 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 119-109 | |
| Nov 06, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 121-111 | |
| Nov 08, 1999 | @ New York Knicks | L 111-101 | |
| Nov 10, 1999 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 117-111 | |
| Nov 12, 1999 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 107-92 | |
| Nov 13, 1999 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 117-112 | |
| Nov 16, 1999 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 101-93 | |
| Nov 18, 1999 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 99-88 | |
| Nov 20, 1999 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 111-100 | |
| Nov 21, 1999 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 113-94 | |
| Nov 24, 1999 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 102-95 | |
| Nov 26, 1999 | @ Boston Celtics | W 114-112 | |
| Nov 27, 1999 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 82-79 | |
| Dec 02, 1999 | vs. New York Knicks | L 84-80 | |
| Dec 04, 1999 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 92-91 | |
| Dec 05, 1999 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 103-97 | |
| Dec 07, 1999 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 116-112 | |
| Dec 08, 1999 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 107-90 | |
| Dec 10, 1999 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 107-91 | |
| Dec 11, 1999 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 101-99 | |
| Dec 15, 1999 | @ Orlando Magic | W 116-99 | |
| Dec 16, 1999 | @ Miami Heat | W 96-95 | |
| Dec 18, 1999 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 109-95 | |
| Dec 20, 1999 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 108-101 | |
| Dec 21, 1999 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 108-95 | |
| Dec 23, 1999 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 94-91 | |
| Dec 26, 1999 | vs. Miami Heat | W 93-85 | |
| Dec 29, 1999 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 109-105 | |
| Dec 30, 1999 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 91-90 | |
| Jan 03, 2000 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 124-120 | |
| Jan 04, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 116-113 | |
| Jan 06, 2000 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 101-95 | |
| Jan 08, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 130-129 | |
| Jan 10, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 137-87 | |
| Jan 12, 2000 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 103-94 | |
| Jan 14, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 115-110 | |
| Jan 15, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 118-97 | |
| Jan 17, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 107-101 | |
| Jan 19, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 106-84 | |
| Jan 20, 2000 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 104-96 | |
| Jan 26, 2000 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 112-104 | |
| Jan 28, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 117-89 | |
| Jan 29, 2000 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 101-99 | |
| Jan 31, 2000 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | W 92-87 | |
| Feb 02, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 135-112 | |
| Feb 03, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | W 102-99 | |
| Feb 05, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 98-95 | |
| Feb 07, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-111 | |
| Feb 09, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | L 109-103 | |
| Feb 15, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 112-99 | |
| Feb 17, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 92-90 | |
| Feb 19, 2000 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | L 111-100 | |
| Feb 22, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | L 126-101 | |
| Feb 23, 2000 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 91-86 | |
| Feb 25, 2000 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 97-83 | |
| Feb 27, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 102-95 | |
| Mar 02, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 109-94 | |
| Mar 04, 2000 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 91-84 | |
| Mar 06, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 111-78 | |
| Mar 08, 2000 | @ Boston Celtics | L 112-101 | |
| Mar 10, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 108-80 | |
| Mar 12, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 103-72 | |
| Mar 14, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | L 108-104 | |
| Mar 16, 2000 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 106-96 | |
| Mar 18, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 92-90 | |
| Mar 19, 2000 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 109-82 | |
| Mar 23, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 105-84 | |
| Mar 24, 2000 | vs. Miami Heat | L 99-87 | |
| Mar 26, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 99-84 | |
| Mar 30, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 104-85 | |
| Apr 01, 2000 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-79 | |
| Apr 02, 2000 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 117-113 | |
| Apr 04, 2000 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 92-73 | |
| Apr 06, 2000 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 90-88 | |
| Apr 08, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 109-101 | |
| Apr 10, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 104-87 | |
| Apr 12, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-100 | |
| Apr 14, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 109-106 | |
| Apr 15, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | W 120-116 | |
| Apr 17, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | W 85-83 | |
| Apr 19, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 110-105 |