The 2000-01 Milwaukee Bucks enjoyed a standout season, finishing with a 52-30 record, marking their best performance since 1985-86. Under head coach George Karl, the team was led by the formidable trio of Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson, and Sam Cassell. Allen, in particular, shone brightly, averaging 22 points per game and earning an All-Star selection.
Milwaukee secured the second seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs. They advanced past the Orlando Magic in the first round and overcame the Charlotte Hornets in the semifinals. The Bucks’ playoff run ended in the Eastern Conference Finals, where they fell to the Philadelphia 76ers in a hard-fought seven-game series. This deep playoff run was the franchise’s best since reaching the NBA Finals in 1974, highlighting a season of significant achievement and optimism for the future.
- Regular Season Record: 52-30
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 3-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 4-3, Eastern Conference Finals: 3-4
Milwaukee Bucks Roster and Stats for 2000-01 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Glenn Robinson | 76 | 22.0 | 6.9 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 29.9 | 18 | 19.4 | 6.4 | 3.3 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 38.7 |
| Ray Allen | 82 | 22.0 | 5.2 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.2 | 43.3 | 18 | 25.1 | 4.1 | 6.0 | 1.3 | 0.6 | 47.9 |
| Sam Cassell | 76 | 18.2 | 3.8 | 7.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 30.6 | 18 | 17.4 | 4.6 | 6.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 33.3 |
| Tim Thomas | 76 | 12.6 | 4.1 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 41.2 | 18 | 11.3 | 4.5 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 43.1 |
| Lindsey Hunter | 82 | 10.1 | 2.1 | 2.7 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 37.3 | 18 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 15.1 |
| Jason Caffey | 70 | 7.1 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 18 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Scott Williams | 66 | 6.1 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 25.1 | 17 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.0 |
| Darvin Ham | 29 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 66.7 | 14 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Jerome Kersey | 22 | 3.3 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Ervin Johnson | 82 | 3.2 | 7.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 18 | 5.4 | 10.8 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 2.1 | 0.0 |
| Mark Pope | 63 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 20.8 | 6 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Michael Redd | 6 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rafer Alston | 37 | 2.1 | 0.8 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 26.7 | 5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jason Hart | 1 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Joel Przybilla | 33 | 0.8 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Milwaukee Bucks in the 2001 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Orlando Magic
In the first round of the 2001 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced off against the Orlando Magic, clinching the series 3-1. Led by the dynamic trio of Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson, and Sam Cassell, the Bucks showcased their offensive prowess and depth. This victory set the stage for Milwaukee's deep playoff run, ultimately reaching the Eastern Conference Finals.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 103-90 | |
| Apr 25, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 103-96 | |
| Apr 28, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | L 121-116 | |
| May 01, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | W 112-104 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Charlotte Hornets
In the 2001 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks faced the Charlotte Hornets in the second round. The Bucks, led by the dynamic trio of Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson, and Sam Cassell, showcased their offensive prowess. They ultimately emerged victorious in a hard-fought seven-game series, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1986.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 06, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 104-92 | |
| May 08, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 91-90 | |
| May 10, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 102-92 | |
| May 13, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 85-78 | |
| May 15, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 94-86 | |
| May 17, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 104-97 | |
| May 20, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 104-95 |
2001 Conference Championship vs. Philadelphia 76ers
In the 2001 NBA Playoffs, the Milwaukee Bucks reached the Eastern Conference Finals, where they faced the Philadelphia 76ers in a hard-fought seven-game series. Led by the u0022Big Threeu0022 of Ray Allen, Glenn Robinson, and Sam Cassell, the Bucks showcased their offensive prowess and resilience. Despite their efforts and a series filled with controversy over officiating, the Bucks ultimately fell short, losing 4-3 to the 76ers, who were powered by MVP Allen Iverson.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 93-85 | |
| May 24, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 92-78 | |
| May 26, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 80-74 | |
| May 28, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 89-83 | |
| May 30, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 89-88 | |
| Jun 01, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 110-100 | |
| Jun 03, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 108-91 |
Milwaukee Bucks 2000-01 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2000-01 season for the Milwaukee Bucks.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2000 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 97-93 | |
| Nov 02, 2000 | @ Houston Rockets | L 115-93 | |
| Nov 04, 2000 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 97-88 | |
| Nov 07, 2000 | vs. New York Knicks | L 103-89 | |
| Nov 08, 2000 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 108-97 | |
| Nov 11, 2000 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-92 | |
| Nov 15, 2000 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 84-74 | |
| Nov 17, 2000 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 89-76 | |
| Nov 18, 2000 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 111-102 | |
| Nov 22, 2000 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 93-84 | |
| Nov 24, 2000 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 106-90 | |
| Nov 25, 2000 | @ Washington Wizards | L 107-100 | |
| Nov 27, 2000 | @ Orlando Magic | W 104-95 | |
| Nov 28, 2000 | @ Miami Heat | W 102-101 | |
| Nov 30, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 108-97 | |
| Dec 02, 2000 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 101-94 | |
| Dec 03, 2000 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 92-80 | |
| Dec 06, 2000 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 109-87 | |
| Dec 07, 2000 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 104-96 | |
| Dec 09, 2000 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-91 | |
| Dec 12, 2000 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 109-105 | |
| Dec 13, 2000 | @ Utah Jazz | W 111-102 | |
| Dec 15, 2000 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 104-97 | |
| Dec 17, 2000 | @ New York Knicks | L 100-97 | |
| Dec 21, 2000 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 80-78 | |
| Dec 23, 2000 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 104-99 | |
| Dec 26, 2000 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 89-77 | |
| Dec 28, 2000 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 107-89 | |
| Dec 30, 2000 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 120-113 | |
| Jan 02, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 104-70 | |
| Jan 03, 2001 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 88-83 | |
| Jan 05, 2001 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 119-115 | |
| Jan 07, 2001 | @ Vancouver Grizzlies | L 120-117 | |
| Jan 09, 2001 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-95 | |
| Jan 11, 2001 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 102-94 | |
| Jan 13, 2001 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 115-81 | |
| Jan 15, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | W 101-95 | |
| Jan 16, 2001 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 112-91 | |
| Jan 19, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 105-98 | |
| Jan 21, 2001 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 102-98 | |
| Jan 23, 2001 | vs. New York Knicks | W 105-91 | |
| Jan 27, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 108-103 | |
| Jan 29, 2001 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 99-96 | |
| Jan 31, 2001 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 116-111 | |
| Feb 03, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 104-85 | |
| Feb 06, 2001 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 112-109 | |
| Feb 07, 2001 | @ Boston Celtics | L 94-91 | |
| Feb 13, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 107-104 | |
| Feb 14, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 102-98 | |
| Feb 17, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 103-93 | |
| Feb 19, 2001 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 102-98 | |
| Feb 20, 2001 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 101-92 | |
| Feb 23, 2001 | vs. Vancouver Grizzlies | W 93-81 | |
| Feb 25, 2001 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 122-95 | |
| Feb 26, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-91 | |
| Feb 28, 2001 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 99-86 | |
| Mar 01, 2001 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 108-91 | |
| Mar 03, 2001 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 126-122 | |
| Mar 05, 2001 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 107-100 | |
| Mar 07, 2001 | @ Boston Celtics | W 101-94 | |
| Mar 10, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 100-90 | |
| Mar 11, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 124-110 | |
| Mar 13, 2001 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 101-97 | |
| Mar 15, 2001 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 108-102 | |
| Mar 17, 2001 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 87-78 | |
| Mar 18, 2001 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 100-96 | |
| Mar 21, 2001 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 107-100 | |
| Mar 23, 2001 | vs. Orlando Magic | W 115-103 | |
| Mar 25, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 105-98 | |
| Mar 26, 2001 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 90-78 | |
| Mar 29, 2001 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-96 | |
| Mar 31, 2001 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 86-77 | |
| Apr 01, 2001 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 106-99 | |
| Apr 03, 2001 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 107-101 | |
| Apr 04, 2001 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 108-78 | |
| Apr 06, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 113-110 | |
| Apr 08, 2001 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 101-88 | |
| Apr 10, 2001 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 105-84 | |
| Apr 12, 2001 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 115-93 | |
| Apr 14, 2001 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 112-86 | |
| Apr 16, 2001 | @ Orlando Magic | W 101-89 | |
| Apr 17, 2001 | @ Miami Heat | L 91-89 |